Core plugs, how many S2 2.9i

[johnnywgk]

Hi all, how many core plugs does a 2.9 have. One popped out last winter so I need to do that, but will change all of them, I'm thinking 6.


Anyone know for fact.


Also I've seen on here that you don't have to separate the engine/gearbox if you raise the car high enough, anyone know how high, and yes I've got the special bit of chassis that unbolts between the two (smiley)

Many thanks.

[glenrobbo]

I've just searched eBay for Cologne V6 core plugs, & there are 12 in a set.
I dunno if all of them are used ( unlikely i would think ), or if they are just to cover all variants & engine capacities.

No idea about replacing in situ, I prefer to keep the cooling system well topped up with good antifreeze.

[phillpot]

Three each side, two behind flywheel, one either end of each cylinder head = 12

Edited by phillpot on Wednesday 26th March 19:01

[johnnywgk]

Many thanks gents.

Does the engine have to come right out or will half out do it.

[phillpot]

It's got to be right out to do backs of heads and behind flywheel, others may be accessible with exhaust manifolds off?

The problem will be getting a bit of room to "tap" the new ones in, think I read somewhere of some one pressing a new one in using a small jack against the chassis (might not have been a V6, might not have been as S, might not have been a TVR?)

[johnnywgk]

phillpot said:

It's got to be right out to do backs of heads and behind flywheel, others may be accessible with exhaust manifolds off?

The problem will be getting a bit of room to "tap" the new ones in, think I read somewhere of some one pressing a new one in using a small jack against the chassis (might not have been a V6, might not have been as S, might not have been a TVR?)

Lol, and thanks.

ps you will have mail soon.