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Old 09-26-2013, 11:22 PM
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What's the easiest way to replace the freeze plunge on a 92 jeep cherokee 4.0 l6 i don't have to many tools or anything so I want to do it the easiest way possible
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You can usually tap in a freeze plug on one side to twist it. Then just grab and yank it out with pliers.
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Which ones do you need to replace? There is one hidden in back, another covered by the bellhousing.
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flathead and a hammer
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Make sure you get the right size. Might even want to use loctite. I had to replace one freeze plug twice because it popped out.
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Not sure how to at what ones but
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There you go. Those look easy. And they definitely need to be done.
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Originally Posted by WarMad
Not sure how to at what ones but
Those are the same two that leaked on mine. Go ahead and replace all of those. You'll need to remove the intake exhaust.
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Those are the same two that leaked on mine. Go ahead and replace all of those. You'll need to remove the intake exhaust.
Just the intake I for have to pull the engine out a little or anything
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Originally Posted by WarMad

Just the intake I for have to pull the engine out a little or anything
I don't understand your question but I'll try to answer it. Lol. I took off the intake and exhaust manifold because I had no way to install the new plugs. Not much room to swing a hammer, even with the the manifolds out of the way.

You don't have to move the engine at all.
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Originally Posted by BassMasterCHS
I don't understand your question but I'll try to answer it. Lol. I took off the intake and exhaust manifold because I had no way to install the new plugs. Not much room to swing a hammer, even with the the manifolds out of the way. You don't have to move the engine at all.
oh ok I was told I had to left the engine out a little bit thank you
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Got them out And everything but I can't seem to get the right size I tried to different size brass and one size in silver :/
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Might want to talk to a rebuild shop, they might be able to tell you the right size. That's what I did.

Jeep themselves should have that in stock as well.
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Originally Posted by BassMasterCHS
Might want to talk to a rebuild shop, they might be able to tell you the right size. That's what I did. Jeep themselves should have that in stock as well.
Tried that they say 2 inch I have got 3 different sized 2 inch ones so far lol I know how much sense that makes
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