Easiest way to remove welch plugs pls...

[Ender]

Hi all,

What is the easiest way to remove welch plugs from the block??

I assume I should replace these in a rebuild....When I buy new ones are there better ones and crap ones or is a welch plug a welch plug and thats all there is to it??

Thankyou,

Russ

[blind_elk]

Gently punch them on one side, so they swivel in the hole. Then grab with vicegrips and pull.

Replace them with brass ones, available from Repco (maybe others).

[Ender]

Haha...wasn't sure if they would spin or not....dont want them to go inside....(I presume its a prick to get them then...)

Thanks for that...on with the job then...

Russ

[blind_elk]

If you're concerned about them going inside, drill a pilot hole and stick a piece of wire through before you start tapping. Then if you do manage to punch them in, they won't disappear.

To get the new ones in, basically you need a socket the same size - or a bees-dick bigger. Gently tap them into the hole so they sit there, then use the socket to drift them into place. Having a slightly larger socket will prevent you from punching the welsh plugs through into the water gallery - it will stop when it hits the block.

[Ender]

hmmmm...one went in...doh...will have another go at getting it out later tonight....

What to do if it wont come out?? I am assuming a hot dip would not disslove it...

Thanks for the tip,

Russ

[Sydneykid]

Hi guys, the way we do it is drill a hole first, hook a slide hammer in and they pop right out.