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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 04:45 AM
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Does anyone on here know the fastest easiest way to replace the freeze plug on the back of the head without pulling the head off to replace it or know a quick fix i could do cause mine has a pin size hole and its leaking coolant
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 06:22 AM
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nope it's tough getting back there to pound a freeze plug in.
Try J/B weld on it. That stuff holds up good. Make sure it's clean and dry before using.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 08:58 AM
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There are plugs that can be inserted and have a nut on them that can be tightened to were they swedge tight into the hole. There are rubber ones (cheap) and brass ones (better but costly). Check with a good parts store such as NAPA and see if they can get you one. Do not waste you time with Autozone, or any of those types of places that also sell under body neon kits, the punk behind the counter won't be able to help you.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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Thanks. ive got some stuff called quick steel has anyone ever used that?
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by jeeperz creeperz
Thanks. ive got some stuff called quick steel has anyone ever used that?
I've used that on radiator leaks but it needs a clean dry surface to attach properly.
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