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Post by bren »

When refitting core plugs, do you guys just drift them in with a socket or something? Do you use any sealant? Your advice would be appreciated.


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Post by Coops »

i use a socket that is a nice fit just inside the core plug, smear a bit of blue hylomar on and tap in.
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Post by katanaman »

Same here only I use red hylomar.
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Post by ChrisJC »

Same here but I used some black stuff from RPi.

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Post by kiwicar »

ditto here but I used the cianoaccrilate/urathane sealent from car builder solutions as that is what I had to hand.
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