Engine System-General Information: Removal & Installation Ford Thunderbird XI

Cylinder Block-Core Plug Replacement

Special Tool(s)

Scheme 6

Scheme 7

1. Use the special tool to remove the cylinder block core plug.
2. Inspect the cylinder block plug bore for any damage that would interfere with the correct sealing of the plug. If the cylinder block plug bore is damaged, bore for the next oversize plug.
3. Coat the cylinder block core plug and bore lightly with Threadlockr 262 E2FZ-19554-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A6 and install the cylinder block core plug. Cup-Type
4. Use a tooling suitable to seat the cup type cylinder block core plug.

Expansion-Type

1. Use tooling suitable to seat the expansion type cylinder block core plug.