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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 02:44 PM
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1986 Bronco project. Need Help

I am restoring a 1986 full size bronco. Has the 302 motor and automatic trans. The biggest problem at this point is if I take a garden hose and try to fill the radiator with water, water pours out at both pass and drivers side motor mounts. I was told it needed a new freeze plug. Is this correct? And if so Could I get a link to a new one? Thanks
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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you can go to almost any auto parts store for those. the question is, why did they pop? I hope there's no damage--Rich
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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Well I have some questions first- Is there a thermostat in this engine? Are you pouring in coolant while the engine is running and warm? Who built the engine? Is it the same that came out,just reinstalled w/o rebuild? If you get lucky and this is freeze plugs,like shouldgota said- why did this happen? They don't just fall out.

If it's the freeze plugs replace them with new BRASS freeze plugs.

Let me know.
 
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