Core Plug Leak - need some tips

[SLeeper]

Hey Everyone,

Tonight I dropped the oil pan on the Z and swapped
oil pumps.

It seems the old one has grinding gears and feels
sloppy compared to the new one. I hope that's the
only cause of the low oil pressure, because I'd
sure hate to chase a clearance issue!

Anyway...the core plug (freeze/frost plug) behind
the starter is leaking. The system has never been
up to temperature so it's not even pressurized -
yet there is already coolant coming out around the
core plug.

What can I do to correct this? I'm thinking RTV
silicone, but it may flake off.

Has anyone ever removed a core plug? If so, how?
Drill it and pull???

Thanks for any tips!

[BAS]

whoa nelly

Core plug?

Do you mean a freeze plug or the little drain plug?

You can remove the drain plug, clean it out,
use a little thread sealant and torque it back
on there. They are usually a PITA to remove.

If your mean the freeze plug, umm, I think thats best
left for a shop?

[SLeeper]

Ohhhh...there's something you have to learn about me:

I do everything and anything to my cars if it's possible!

My best guess now is to knock it out with a driver of some sort,
then pull it out with channel locks (a tip someone gave me off
another board).

It will be replaced with a fresh core plug and RTV.

If there's an easier method, feel free to post ...otherwise, that's
the route I'm going tomorrow.

Thanks and good night!

[Coop '02Z]

It comes out easier if

you have room and can drill a hole in the middle to get a screwdriver in ther to pry up on it...

You may look and try to tap it in a little tighter before removing it and starting over....

But when you go to reinstall it RTV is always a good idea. Also make sure the sealing surface is clean and as smooth as possible.

[Performin Norman]

Re: It comes out easier if

Originally posted by Coop '02Z
you have room and can drill a hole in the middle to get a screwdriver in ther to pry up on it...

You may look and try to tap it in a little tighter before removing it and starting over....

But when you go to reinstall it RTV is always a good idea. Also make sure the sealing surface is clean and as smooth as possible.

Right on. That is exactly what I would have said.