How to Fix Pushrod Holes
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Proper safety gear is essential.Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images
Slide on a pair of work gloves to protect your skin. Remove any dust, dirt or debris from the surrounding area and wipe the hole dry with a clean rag. - 2
Corks are great for creating air and water tight seals.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
Measure the width of the hole with a measuring tape. Trim the long sides of a clean wine cork with a straight-edge knife to match the width of the hole. - 3). Press the cork 3 1/2-inches deep into the hole.
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Use enough cement to fill the hole completely.Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images
Fill the hole with hydraulic cement using a putty knife. Hydraulic cement can be purchased at almost any home supply store. Allow five minutes for the cement to harden. - 5
Excess cement can be sanded down afterward.Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images
Smooth the cement surface with 120 grit sand paper.
