How hard is it to change the freeze plug?
the 2nd one behind the oil filter... need to be replaced.. how to do it.. and how hard is it ? thanks

1990 351W
J.J

 

very easy if you can get to it.

drain the antifreeze than pry the old plug out with a screwdriver.

use a socket that fits into the new plug and hammer it it.

a wood dowel can be used also.

 

ok thanks...
and when you buy it does it come alone ? or does it come in a kit?

 

clean the contact surface very good be for you install the new one . one little piece of rust and you will be changing it again.

 

any good parts store has an assortment.

take the old one to them if you have a problem.

like bruce said, clean the hole good.

i have not changed one for a long time but i seem to remember using a touch of grease to help it go in.

and as subford has pointed out the correct name is a 'welch plug'.

subford, i fixed my incorrect spelling.

 

ok thanks for the help.

 

They come alone.
Some call them by their real name, Welch plugs.

 

they don't come alone as in only getting one, you have to buy either a set of the size you want, or you can get a pack of assorted sizes. but it's only like $5 or $10 at the most. it's been several years since i bought any, the brass ones are better imo.

 

I always bough them one at a time as far as I can remember, its been about 25 years since I bought them.
I now have stacks of them that I bought at auctions.

 

depends on where you shop. the creepy places always want to sell you a package of them but better parts stores will sell them one at a time.

 

in aruba ( where i live ) the only store i find my car parts is NAPA..

 

napa will have them but you may have to get a set.