Ls vtec head plug keeps leaking

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Oct 17, 2014 | 12:32 PM

delsolpetty

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Ls vtec head plug keeps leaking

I have a ls vtec motor . B16 head im curious of what to put on the 1/8 npt plug to keep it from leaking. Suggestions please. I found nothing on here. Can i use high temp jb weld? I already tried the teflon tape and it poured out. And rtv didnt last long.

Oct 17, 2014 | 06:08 PM

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Re: Ls vtec head plug keeps leaking

Bump thread locker work?

Oct 21, 2014 | 06:14 AM

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Re: Ls vtec head plug keeps leaking

This site suggests using lock tite.

LS/VTEC Build up Guide

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Oct 21, 2014 | 06:35 AM

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Re: Ls vtec head plug keeps leaking

And this....

Oct 21, 2014 | 09:27 AM

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Re: Ls vtec head plug keeps leaking

Teflon tape or the above in the pics.

Oct 21, 2014 | 09:29 AM

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Re: Ls vtec head plug keeps leaking

I tried the tape and it poured out lol. I got high temp rtv

Oct 21, 2014 | 09:46 AM

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Re: Ls vtec head plug keeps leaking

You probably didn't put enough but rtv will work as well, just need to let it cure.

Ls vtec head plug keeps leaking

Ls vtec head plug keeps leaking

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