how do i remove core plugs?

[AndyFielder]

stripping my new bottom end completely, so it can get cleaned etc.

do i just hammer a screwdriver into them and prise them out?

Andy

[stan]

could do, or screw a self tapper into it and pull with slide-hammer. doing this prevents any un-necessary damage to the block.

[AndyFielder]

thanks for the tip, its not far off sending to you now :D