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Old 07-23-2009   #1
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Default Crankshaft plug...

Well, I was not aware of the crankshaft plug until after I made several attempts to removal the pilot bearing. Needless to say I am alittle worried about the possibility of oil starvation now. I can see the plug is in place, but I am hearing the margin for error is 1/4".

1)any way to know if damage was done? Measurements, etc

2)replacement procedure?
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Old 07-23-2009   #2
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Default Re: Crankshaft plug...

Was thinking of measuring with a dial gauge on my spare crank and comparing to the one in the car.
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Old 07-23-2009   #3
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2)replacement procedure?
Yep a specialty tool
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Default Re: Crankshaft plug...

Does the field service manual have the depth listed? It does for the LS6
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Default Re: Crankshaft plug...

Spoke to Marc Haibeck, needs to be pushed in 1/2" before it interfers with oiling. I will pull the Pilot and check proper sealing
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Old 07-28-2009   #6
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Pulled the pilot..the plug is in place and no issues!
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Pulled the pilot..the plug is in place and no issues!
Take a deep breath & say thanks .
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Replacement would not seem to be that hard, there is a stop to press it to....anyone done one of these.

NOT THAT I WANT TO FIND OUT!
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Replacement would not seem to be that hard, there is a stop to press it to....anyone done one of these.

NOT THAT I WANT TO FIND OUT!
Ya'..just one of those thing that is better left undisturbed. If it moved even a tiny bit, then a guys worrying 'Will it Leak'? . Or if it does need to be changed on the car, did any of the original sealant manage to fall forward...another . It's no big deal to replace, most of the high end cranks I deal with are Rifle drilled same as the LT-5, but I'd much rather replace the plug with the crank on the bench, know what I mean buddy .
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Do you think I should put some epoxy around the edge to make sure it is still sealed?
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