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Old Dec 7, 2016 | 06:40 AM
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engine lock cap reference

Hello,
Anybody knows the reference of the engine block cap for a 1990 3.1 V6?

I'm loosing the water for one of them

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Old Dec 7, 2016 | 02:18 PM
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Re: engine lock cap reference

https://m.summitracing.com/parts/slp-381-8085
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Old Dec 7, 2016 | 07:58 PM
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Re: engine lock cap reference

while u are in there , do yourself a favor and replace the rear cam seal , and the rear main engine seal . not that u need to but it may save u form having to the pull the transmission again down the road
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Old Dec 9, 2016 | 06:46 AM
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Re: engine lock cap reference

OK. Thanks for the reference. Good idea change the rear sales. Do you know the reference to buy them?. Sorry, but my English it's not good and it's dificult to me to look for the tech names and the sellers.
Then I will look for too, how to change these seals.
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Old Dec 9, 2016 | 10:43 AM
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https://m.summitracing.com/parts/fel-bs40625
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Old Dec 9, 2016 | 01:20 PM
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Re: engine lock cap reference

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that seal is not right its showing a rear main seal for a ford/merc
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Old Dec 9, 2016 | 01:31 PM
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Re: engine lock cap reference

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that seal is not right its showing a rear main seal for a ford/merc
Is the application listing incorrect ?

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Old Dec 9, 2016 | 01:39 PM
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There is another p/n not sure the differences.
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/fel-bs40464/applications?prefilter=1
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Old Dec 9, 2016 | 03:56 PM
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Re: engine lock cap reference

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There is another p/n not sure the differences.
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/fel...ns?prefilter=1
the application listing shows correct , but unde rpart description it says ford/merc 144/170/200 ci L6
so who knows
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Old Dec 9, 2016 | 10:13 PM
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Re: engine lock cap reference

For future reference those "caps" are called "Welch plugs" also commonly referred to a "frost plugs".
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Old Dec 16, 2016 | 06:47 AM
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Re: engine lock cap reference

do you know another place to buy them? the pieces are cheap, but the delivery to Spain costs 58$ !! and I must pay also the custom cost there. Thanks
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Try RockAuto.com
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Old Dec 20, 2016 | 06:14 AM
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Re: engine lock cap reference

for exemple this ?
http://www.rockauto.com/es/moreinfo....251649&jsn=454
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Old Dec 20, 2016 | 10:02 AM
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Looks like a freeze plug/ oil galley plug kit.
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Old Dec 22, 2016 | 06:46 AM
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Re: engine lock cap reference

and this?
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Old Dec 22, 2016 | 09:47 AM
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Re: engine lock cap reference

As long as they are listed for your vehicle you should be fine.
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