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TR6 Expansion plug question

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nichola

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I bought a set of brass expansion plugs for my TR6 but ruined one of the 1 1/2 inch guys, so I ordered a single one of those (for the front of the block). However, it is not as deep as the other plugs. The block is close to 3/8 thick right there and all the other 1 1/2 plugs were about .3445 front to back versus .1995 for the skinny one. Two questions:

1. why does stuff like this happen? (be nice)
2. should I go ahead and use it or look for a deeper one like the others - although I don't know where I'd find it with Moss and VB, etc., closed right now.

My temptation is to go ahead and press it in there with some Permatex #1 (80007) hard drying gasket sealant.
 
Probably just a different brand. Chances are good that the thinner one would work fine. The Permatex would be some cheap insurance.

Ed
 
Sarastro said:
You can get generic plugs almost anywhere. Check ebay, for example.
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I have been looking, but will continue. The ones I've found so far are either like mine or .420 deep, which means it will stick into the water passage a bit. Rimmer does sell the ones I'm looking for individually.

Thanks for the response.
 
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