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8.1 Vortec Block Drain Plugs


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8.1 Vortec Block Drain Plugs. On another forum a poster explained how to open the radiator drain fitting using a 1/4 inch ratchet wrench and an extension. Perhaps others have noted the sizes, but for what it is worth, the antifreeze drain plug on the 8.1 engine block is a hex, 17 mm in size.

Genuine MerCruiser Manifold Engine Block Drain Plug Kit 22806608A02
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Don't really want to start that debate back up, so choose your. I haven't flushed the truck yet but on the car the lh plug is large and the rh plug above the starter is smaller, like 10mm. 1.453 plug,oil pan drn(*10,11,12,13,14)(metric 04 i (l18) 1 24100042 1.246 04 (l18)

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Genuine MerCruiser Manifold Engine Block Drain Plug Kit 22806608A02

4) spark plug failure another aftermath of the excess oil consumption issues is failed spark plugs. On another forum a poster explained how to open the radiator drain fitting using a 1/4 inch ratchet wrench and an extension. Spark plugs usually need to be replaced every 25,000 miles on this engine. Don't really want to start that debate back up, so choose your.

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