Rubber Plug?
#12
It's possible the rubber plug I'm struggling with was installed improperly during servicing. Land Rover worked on (thoroughly destroyed) my truck a number of years ago. It wouldn't surprise me if the mechanics reversed the plugs...
I'll check with Land Rover and see if they'll toss me a new set.
MWmG
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#15
If it is the original inspection plugs you are trying to reinstall, they probably will not fit. Over the last 10+ years, they have more than likely swelled from oil leaks and the like. Just buy new plugs from LR. I don't remember what I paid for mine, but they weren't that much.
I fought for weeks trying to get the original plugs back in mine after replacing engines. I tried everything: freezing them, heating them, brake clean, Vaseline, etc. I would just about get them fully seated, then the opposite end would pop free.
I ordered two new plugs from LR (the parts guy had to talk to two different techs to find the right thing). After weeks of fighting with the old ones, the new plugs were in place, easily, within 1 minute.
I couldn't believe the difference between the difficulty of the old ones to the ease of the new ones.
I fought for weeks trying to get the original plugs back in mine after replacing engines. I tried everything: freezing them, heating them, brake clean, Vaseline, etc. I would just about get them fully seated, then the opposite end would pop free.
I ordered two new plugs from LR (the parts guy had to talk to two different techs to find the right thing). After weeks of fighting with the old ones, the new plugs were in place, easily, within 1 minute.
I couldn't believe the difference between the difficulty of the old ones to the ease of the new ones.
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#19
I think the problem with the old plugs is that they were too pliable, due to age and oil and road grime impregnation. The new plugs from LR seemed to be a lot less pliable (since they were new rubber), and literally the install with new plugs was a 1 minute procedure. I don't remember if I even needed to use both hands; I think I fitted each new plug with one hand in a matter of seconds. The new rubber really makes it that easy!
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