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Old 05-13-2006, 07:16 AM
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My sleeved block i received didn't come back with all the freeze plugs back in and i have a junk b18c1 block and take the plugs from there and swap them on my new one. Any idea what size that allen head is? it's pretty damn big...also what do you use to seal that plug up? would black rtv be ok?
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14mm
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what do people use to seal them up in the block? what size is 14mm in standard?
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There is no standard american size that will work properly. Just use 14mm
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Default Re: What size allen are the freeze plugs? (earl)

sounds good, what do you use to seal them and how many ft/lbs?
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we use HondaBond and as tight as we can
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Default Re: What size allen are the freeze plugs? (earl)

cool, thanks for the info!
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Default Re: What size allen are the freeze plugs? (93c1sol)

Those block plugs use aluminum crush washers. You shouldn't need to Hondabond or silicone it. If you need new crush washers (28mm), order the ones from an old '88 to '91 Prelude: 12207-634-300. You might also be able to use the 28mm crush washer from the cylinder block's coolant plug on the EX side of the block (19041-PR4-000 I believe).
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Default Re: What size allen are the freeze plugs? (earl)

a 9/16ths is a little larger and will work if you have the room, i didnt have a 14mm but had a 9/16ths, and with the intake off, you could tap the socket in.
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Default Re: What size allen are the freeze plugs? (boostedcivicsir)

if you dont feel like spending money on the 14mm hex key or socket

get a 14mm old headbolt or a regular long bolt

stick the head into the fitting and use a pipe wrench to tighten the fitting in
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Default Re: What size allen are the freeze plugs? (komat)

I also used a 9/16 allen. I also used a little honda-bond on it.
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Default Re: What size allen are the freeze plugs? (IN VTEC)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IN VTEC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Those block plugs use aluminum crush washers. You shouldn't need to Hondabond or silicone it.</TD></TR></TABLE> Yeah, you are right about the sealant. I am just **** about things like that. I can't chance sending a leaker to a customer.
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Default Re: What size allen are the freeze plugs? (earl)

I just hate cleaning up the sealant that's glued to everything when I have to strip and prep a used head or block for cleaning to get it ready for machine work. Different strokes for different folks.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IN VTEC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just hate cleaning up the sealant that's glued to everything when I have to strip and prep a used head or block for cleaning to get it ready for machine work. Different strokes for different folks.</TD></TR></TABLE>


Dont use so much and you wont have the problem.
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