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by Jus
24 Jul 2015, 11:44
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Core Plug Popped On Today's Trip To Belgium
Replies: 25
Views: 6509

Re: Core Plug Popped On Today's Trip To Belgium

Thanks for that advice... funnily enough, we had just decided to put the tent in our car and try to relax rather than blow our Euros on a cheap engine. I have to say we have lucked out with the garage we are using as two of the mechanics used to own T25's and they have been really helpful and honest...
by Jus
24 Jul 2015, 10:57
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Core Plug Popped On Today's Trip To Belgium
Replies: 25
Views: 6509

Re: Core Plug Popped On Today's Trip To Belgium

OK, the saga continues... Core plug has been replaced and the head gasket has gone which will take a week or so to be repaired. As I have heard elsewhere, the garage are offering to fit a new/recon engine this weekend (before our re-booked ferry) if I find one. Having never done this before, I am wo...
by Jus
22 Jul 2015, 18:51
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Core Plug Popped On Today's Trip To Belgium
Replies: 25
Views: 6509

Re: Core Plug Popped On Today's Trip To Belgium

Thanks for the replies, really helpful. Perhaps I'll pick up a couple of 25mm ones as well just to be sure.
by Jus
22 Jul 2015, 17:08
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Core Plug Popped On Today's Trip To Belgium
Replies: 25
Views: 6509

Core Plug Popped On Today's Trip To Belgium

Hi, I wonder if anyone can advise. The family were all packed up and set for a ten day trip to Belgium in our '87 W/C 1.9 Petrol T25 when our core plug popped five junctions around the M25 earlier today. Thankfully it wasn't anything more serious and the garage says if I can find one quicker than th...