AirSpeed VW Community Forums

Technical => Engine Tech Forum => Topic started by: kirin on December 14, 2006, 10:28:17 PM

Title: Oil Galley Plugs
Post by: kirin on December 14, 2006, 10:28:17 PM

Hey folks,
I got this beautiful new engine case in which I'd like to pull out the oil galley plugs, tap them, and then put in some proper aircraft style-hex plugs. Anybody have an idea where to get the plugs and what sizes I need and taps? I guess I'm going to need a slide hammer too....
-Kirin

Title: Oil Galley Plugs
Post by: Cameron on December 16, 2006, 05:23:58 PM

Alright! I'm curious.

What's wrong with the factory plugs?

 

Title: Oil Galley Plugs
Post by: James Buchan on December 16, 2006, 05:42:28 PM

Scat makes some - I have a set to give away on my site.

Title: Oil Galley Plugs
Post by: Bruce on December 17, 2006, 01:04:10 AM

Quote

Hey folks,
I got this beautiful new engine case

  What part of \"new\" suggests dirty and plugged up to you?

Title: Oil Galley Plugs
Post by: dannyboy on December 17, 2006, 12:04:05 PM

Quote

What part of \"new\" suggests dirty and plugged up to you?

after the crap i pulled out of my \"new\" engine case i would suggest it.
i found crap right behind some of the oil galley plugs, and i actually did try to clean it before i decided to unplug it....but thats just my experience

Title: Oil Galley Plugs
Post by: kirin on December 17, 2006, 01:47:39 PM

Lets see,
The chance of casting sand, machining gunk and a hate for that kind of style plug is enough of a reason for me. Lets see I much rather do it now then have my new engine built up and start it up for the first time and run sand and stuff through the bearings. That would suck and be expensive to boot!

Title: Oil Galley Plugs
Post by: Bruce on December 17, 2006, 03:02:30 PM

Stock engine cases are die cast.  No sand involved in the process.

Title: Oil Galley Plugs
Post by: dannyboy on December 17, 2006, 03:06:22 PM

arent the new al cases sand cast??

Title: Oil Galley Plugs
Post by: kirin on December 17, 2006, 03:53:47 PM

Forgot to mention that it is a new HD aluminum case.
The first 1300 produced has casting sand problems(left over castings and crap left in the galleys). I have one in the 3000's So I should be good but better safe then sorry!