Darbo_wrx

Hi

got a sti v3 and a core plug has gone on the alloy water tube that links both sides of the engine block

it appears to be 21mm

had to remove the inlet manifold to get to it

Any ideas were i can get one quick?

tnx

Darbo

p1mark

decent motor factors normally carry a bag full of core plugs of all different sizes. punch it out, take it in, and see if they can help.

Darbo_wrx

thats my problem

no decent motor factors
both the main ones round here dont stock them

may have to go to subaru but could do without waiting

p1mark

When i say motor factors io dont mean Halfords/motorworld etc. I mean the back street places that supply to the industry, normally have everything lying around.

If you struggle, i can prob get one here and stick it in the post. If you know anyone with a lathe they will be able to knock an ally bung up which will work just as well as long as you make the interference fit sufficient.

Darbo_wrx

yea gonna have to go the alloy i/f bung route

phoned local engine machien shop and he phoned his suppliers and the std size is either 20 or 22 mm it looks like subaru made one 21mm just to be annoying

thedeester1

they didnt make the core plug...Its just a japanese size like the 7mm allen key or the 14mm spanner. In england the imperial sizes overlap. Any good after market jap spares dealer should be able to help...If your really towing try Allan Kay components in doncaster i think they will mail order if you have a credit card!