This is not an uncommon problem. We clean, scratch and JB Weld these plugs
whenever the engine is out with the fan housing and/or clutch off, just as a
safety measure. If they have started leaking, or if they've popped out
altogether, we install pipe-threaded allen-headed plugs in the galley ends.

Stuart wrote:

>Date:    Mon, 6 Sep 1999 17:35:56 -0700
>From:    Stuart <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
>Subject: Re: 80 air cooled oil galley plugs

>I have had these plugs crack and drip, even on my water-cooled 1.9, but
>never pop out!  This is unusual.  I would take the engine out and go to
>a good machine shop for replacement of the plug this time if you didn't
>fry the engine.

Coby

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