04-12-13, 08:28 PM
Getting the plug out should be easy enough with the head off, and any ceramic will certainly do damage if left inside so removal is the best plan.
Welding up the hole and allowing to cool often "shrinks" the thread a little enough to loosen it, we've drilled threads out at work many a time and tig welded the hole back up, weld a nut on the end and they come out a treat.
Also a good opportunity to check for valve and seat corrosion at the same time.
Welding up the hole and allowing to cool often "shrinks" the thread a little enough to loosen it, we've drilled threads out at work many a time and tig welded the hole back up, weld a nut on the end and they come out a treat.
Also a good opportunity to check for valve and seat corrosion at the same time.
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