Freeze plug leak replacement (right front)
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Freeze plug leak replacement (right front)
I found that I have a anti-freeze leak coming from the right front freeze plug. I would like to do the job myself. How do I go about replacing the plug and what tools will I need? Will I have to pull the engine?
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From: Louisiana
If it's the one in front on the head, it's not too bad. Remove any accessory in the way, take a punch about 1/4" in diameter and tap with hammer on one side of the depression to tip the plug in that direction. When you get enough of the plug exposed on the other side, grab it with a pair of pliers and finish pulling it out. Clean the seating surface where the plug was attached. Apply a light coat of Permatex 2 on the surface. Place new plug in position(I prefer the brass type), then take a socket just large enough to fit inside the plug and tap it in till the lip of the plug is flush with the head. Clean off excess sealant and paint. Reinstall accessories that were removed. Top off radiator from lost coolant. Run engine, warm up and check for leaks. Hope this helps.
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From: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Originally Posted by quicklook2
remember coolant is poison to animals.
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From: Lakewood, Ohio
Originally Posted by s8whiskey
Not anymore the government banned that use of the old coolant. It will make them sick but wont kill them same with us. Its nasty stuff. Make sure you at least open the radiator cap to relieve pressure. Dont wanna get maced with that stuff.
it is poisonous, read this:
Ethylene glycol, the main ingredient in almost all major antifreeze brands, has an inviting aroma, a sweet flavor—and a deadly aftertaste. Its appealing smell and taste often tempt animals and children to drink the highly poisonous substance.
Luckily, an alternative exists. To lower the risk to animals, consumers can switch to a brand of antifreeze containing propylene glycol, a chemical ingredient that is less toxic than ethylene glycol. In addition to being safer, propylene glycol has a bitter taste that makes it less attractive to curious animals.
Although it's safer than ethylene glycol antifreeze, propylene glycol antifreeze is still toxic. To reduce the risk of poisoning, all*brands of antifreeze should be handled carefully and treated as a highly poisonous substance.
