sure im not the first!

[68dustin]

so i have a 89 sunbird & the metal sleeve where the plug goes into spins. Which causes a little water to seep in while in the water. The cause was from my brother trying to man-handle the plug. The sleeve is flared on both sides, so it wont pull out. whats the common fix for this? thanks in advance!

 

[roscoe]

Re: sure im not the first!

Replace it with one of these.
Make sure you seal it with 3m 5200.


http://www.iboats.com/Garboard-Drai...0471797--session_id.821184958--view_id.470216

The water getting in there will saturate the wood in the transom, and destroy it.

 

[1ArmBandit]

Re: sure im not the first!

some 3m 5200 on both sides should do the trick

i also have a garboard and it works great..

 

[68dustin]

Re: sure im not the first!

so should i remove the old ring?

 

[68dustin]

Re: sure im not the first!

http://www.iboats.com/Seasense-One-...9924443--session_id.338403499--view_id.237498 so i went with this one...

 

[veedub]

Re: sure im not the first!

Dustin, will you let us know how it works? Im interested to see how it turns out.

 

[68dustin]

Re: sure im not the first!

Dustin, will you let us know how it works? Im interested to see how it turns out.

i ordered it and will have it on the water by the weekend of the 14th. So i will report back! its gonna be in over night, so either i wont get any sleep that night or everything will be all good!

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: sure im not the first!

Be certain to install it and SEAL it up with 3m5200 or 3m4200. Also slather a bit of sealant inside the hole before you install it.

 

[68dustin]

Re: sure im not the first!

just to come back and give an update!! works great with no leaks!!!

 

[JEBar]

Re: sure im not the first!

just to come back and give an update!! works great with no leaks!!!

any comments related to removing the old one and installing the replacement .... ?

Jim

 

[68dustin]

Re: sure im not the first!

pretty much got a flat tip screw driver and hammer, crushed one side in a bit and used needle nose pliars to crush the ring enough to push it into the engine bay. When i installed it i coated all the wood inside the hole with my finger with sealant. Took me maybe 15 mins.