Leak from block plug?

[xrrich]

Hi,
I was replacing my manifold today, and when i got it off, i noticed it was leaking coolant from here?




Havent fitted new manifold yet so would be easier to fix

Is this a easy fix? and whats the part called if i need to order it, Maybe a cheeky guide of how to?

Any comments will be much appreciated
Rich

[Yoof]

Core plug- pain in the arse if it doesn't come out whole!

Can get them new from VW, they're quite cheap last time I got some, if you can get a slide hammer with a screw attachment on the end it's easiest, you might have to remove the rad to get enough room, but doable in the car.

Make sure your coolant mix is 50/50 when it's back in 

[xrrich]

Thankyou, yeah can you prise out with a screwdriver?
Does the new one need sealing with some sealant or does it have it's own seal.
Thanks
Rich

[Yoof]

You'd be doing well to- slide hammer is a safer bet as it won't damage the block, prising against it with a screwdriver might.

They're an interferance fit, so no need to use any sealant really- you also want them to come out if the coolant freezes (should stop the block cracking) so don't cement them in 

[xrrich]

Turned out i wasn't doing well, so put a screw in it and got the claw hammer on it!
Put up a tough fight got it out in the end though