When I said I couldn't find data on oil galley plug failures I didn't mean just on EcoBoost engines; I can't find any data to suggest these are an area of concern for ANY manufacturer's engines. The biggest problem for oil galley plugs seems to be rebuilders forgetting to put them back in after cleaning the block.
From friend's that work at Ford dealerships, the engines are replaced. Most of the time, they 1) don't have the resources to do the machine work, so it would have to be outsourced and 2) most techs aren't competent enough to correctly assemble a bare engine. Swapping parts is one thing while accurately checking a bore for an out of round condition is another. I'm not busting on techs either as some would more than be up to the task at hand, but with the resources needed and time that would be involved, it's cheaper and easier to replace the entire unit.
The secret Facebook page, with super cool tuners that keep it on the low down when engine blows up..
I have rebuilt many motors pressed in is fine for this engine until you see 150 psi oil pressure is we're you need too thread..:clap2:
Good point ASE cert machanics rock..
Thank you sir for all your input mate:clap2:
I did take them out. A little easier than you'd imagine. It's much like de-ringing the balance shaft gear from the crankshaft. A couple of light pings with a punch and off it goes while your jaw drops at how easy it was.
With lots of precision instruments for measuring .. ' freeze plugs " that's the oldest trick in the book .
You ' ll have to read to find it !