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Feb 24, 2014 - Uploaded by Marshall C
Pops from The Kidz show, takes apart a 94" f-150 just to get to one freeze plug on the driver side, on the ...
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When coolant goes bad you may find a freeze plug leaking. They usually rot from the inside out. So, when you ...
This is a tuff freeze plug to get to. If the plug is fully exposed you can punch a hole it and pry it out with a screw driver. Once out you can replace it with an expandable rubber freeze plug to get the job done in the car. If not this may require pulling the drive train down to get at it or pull the engine to make the repair. Feel the freeze plug with your fingers to determine the best route.
change a freeze plug,i use a standard screwdriver and a hammer.use the screw driver with the hammer and on the edge of the plug hammer on it till the plug comes loose,then take a set of plyers to pull it out,it should be simple.
Only one way to change engine or head freeze plugs: hit them with a sharp object to puncture them, then pry them out tilted. You have to have enough room to do this, otherwise you will not be able to tap a new one in it's place!
If there isn't a hole in the middle of the freeze plug and pry it out. Then clean the hole in the block, take the new freeze plug and put a coating of RTV cylicone, High Temperature, then get a socket that will just around the inside of the freeze plug and start the plug in the hole very straight and tap the plug in with a hammer. To save your fingers, use an extension on the socket and hit on it.
You can drill a hole in the leaking freeze plugs and use a screwdriver to twist or wiggle each one out. Then, tap the new appropriately sized freeze plugs in, using a rubber mallet or hammer.
Also, note that sometimes you can use a rubber freeze plug replacement that has a screw that expands the diameter of the rubber stopper which can work as well as the original metal freeze plugs.
To change the freeze plug.
Use a flat bottom punch to drive in one side of the plug. The plug should twist in the opening, grab the with a pair of vise grips or channel locks and pry it out of the block or head.
To install the need freeze plug. You'll need something to drive it in straight all at the same time, a large dowel, an inverted socket on an extention, ect...
Apply an even bead of hard setting gasket sealer around the edge of the plug then gently drive it in until the plug edge is just below the outer surface of the block or head. Wait 24 hours before adding fluid for the gasket sealer to set and your all done changing the plug.
I put my car on ramps. Using a screwdriver and hammer, I chipped away at the leaky freeze plug until I was able to remove it with a pair of pliers. I replaced it with a rubber expansion plug. No more problems. You may want to consider changing other freeze plugs. I wasn't sure what size I needed, so I bought several sizes and simply returned the unopened ones for a refund.
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