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Old May 13, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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Blown Freeze plug?

Well heres some background. My transmission decidded to stop shifting. So i got a loaner from a friend who had an aod sittign around. That worked for about 3 months. Now it dons't shift past second gear. Hes surprised even worked at all. But heres the thing, to go 45 i have to run it at about 3k rpm. Because of this I only make trips when i absolutly have to. Well I had to make one today, it was only a couple of miles but the coolant temp managed to hit 190, then after about 5 minutes of this it went to 215. I prettymuch idled it home on that. But when I get home theres a hissing. It coming from behind the engine towars the top and it spews antifreeze. Is there a freezeplug on the back of the head? I could really use some help.
 
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Old May 13, 2004 | 09:39 PM
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on v8's there is not sure about the 4.9's...very possible my dad replaced his on his 302 in his van but very easy because you just pull dog house out and you have acess to back of motor
 
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Old May 13, 2004 | 09:53 PM
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yea i have a 302 but is the plug on the head or block? or both?

and mines a truck so i dont' have it quite as easy....
 
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Old May 13, 2004 | 10:02 PM
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thats a good question, but i can't remem off the top of my head....i will check tomorrow....and yes it wil be alot worse trying to do it in a truck hahah
 
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