Engine Block Plug Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sonoma and 2002 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. 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 before installation.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the engine block coolant drain plug.
Tighten
Tighten the coolant jacket plug to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12345493, GM P/N Canada 10953488 to the plugs before installation.
- Install the cooling jacket core plugs.
- Using a drift that closely matches the inside diameter of the plug, drive the plugs into the block until they are flush.
- Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the front oil passage plug.
Important: The front oil passage plug is a special type with a lubrication hole for the timing chain. Do not install any other type of plug in this oil passage.
- Install the front oil passage plug.
- Install the engine front cover alignment dowels.
- Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the upper oil passage plug before installation.
- Install the upper oil passage plug.
Tighten
Tighten the oil passage plug to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the right side oil passage plug before installation.
- Install the right side oil passage plug.
Tighten
Tighten the oil passage plug to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the rear oil passage plugs before installation.
- Install the rear oil passage plugs.
Tighten
- Tighten the large oil passage plug to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
- Tighten the small oil passage plug to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Install the camshaft rear cover.
Tighten
Tighten the camshaft rear cover bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).