Engine Block Plug Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the plug.
- Install the engine block coolant drain plug.
- Install the coolant jacket plug. Tighten the coolant jacket plug to 30 N.m (22 ft lbs).
- Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the plug.
- Install the timing chain tensioner gallery oil passage plug. Tighten the oil passage plug to 20 N.m (15 ft lbs).
- Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the plug.
- Install the rear oil passage plug. Tighten the oil passage plug to 10 N.m (89 in lbs).
- Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the plug.
- Install the front oil passage plug. Tighten the oil passage plug to 30 N.m (22 ft lbs).
- Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the plug.
- Install the right side oil passage plug. Tighten the oil passage plug to 20 N.m (15 ft lbs).
- Install a new oil flow check valve in the oil passage for the cylinder head.
- Drive the check valve in until the valve is flush with the cylinder block head gasket surface.