Freeze plug
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Big Sky Country
It's pretty straight forward just be careful not to gouge the block when removing the old plug or the new one may leak, i'd recommend replacing it with a brass plug, smear a light coat of RTV silicone around the outer edge and tap it home flush with the block.
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Joined: May 2003
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From: Northern Illinois
I had a freeze plug start leaking on the passenger side behind the motor mount. Luckily I was going to put an oil pump in it so it worked to my advantage. I highly doubt it would of been able to be changed in the truck with the oil pan on. I ended up wedging a body hammer between the freeze plug and frame and slowly lowered the motor down with the floor jack. It pressed it right in. There was absolutely no room to swing a hammer to tap it in.
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Colorado
Yeah, the passenger side is leaking right by the starter, I will end up removing my header & starter to get to this. A buddy of mine suggested installing a block heater instead of replaceing the plug, any thoughts on that....
Dan
Dan
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Big Sky Country
I see you live in Colorado so that's not a bad idea.
