97 DD/Fun Wagon XJ
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my first car was a 79 Nova and it went the same way as your Cherokee. It's a pretty cheap fix but boy is it time consuming for something you want to be driving. I'm glad to see you're getting it back together soon. Make sure you hone those cylinders though, and maybe new Rings while you're in there. I know it's a couple more bucks but you don't want to get back in there again.
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my first car was a 79 Nova and it went the same way as your Cherokee. It's a pretty cheap fix but boy is it time consuming for something you want to be driving. I'm glad to see you're getting it back together soon. Make sure you hone those cylinders though, and maybe new Rings while you're in there. I know it's a couple more bucks but you don't want to get back in there again.
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Started officially getting work done but also using it as a means to create some videos. I am not posting this as a means to get views but if you feel the need to leave feedback feel free.
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Work continues and this time... fixing the leaky exhaust manifold!
Working on a cracked and leaky exhaust manifold and prepare to weld and close it up!
Working on a cracked and leaky exhaust manifold and prepare to weld and close it up!
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So quick question that maybe someone can answer.
I am going to replace them again but has anyone run into an issue after installing freeze plugs that they weep? All 4 I did weeped so I pulled them and getting a different brand to try.
I was also thinking of use sealant this time but if the weeps are normal I will leave it.
I am going to replace them again but has anyone run into an issue after installing freeze plugs that they weep? All 4 I did weeped so I pulled them and getting a different brand to try.
I was also thinking of use sealant this time but if the weeps are normal I will leave it.
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So quick question that maybe someone can answer.
I am going to replace them again but has anyone run into an issue after installing freeze plugs that they weep? All 4 I did weeped so I pulled them and getting a different brand to try.
I was also thinking of use sealant this time but if the weeps are normal I will leave it.
I am going to replace them again but has anyone run into an issue after installing freeze plugs that they weep? All 4 I did weeped so I pulled them and getting a different brand to try.
I was also thinking of use sealant this time but if the weeps are normal I will leave it.
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Weeping isn't normal, and you shouldn't need sealant. They should be a real nice press fit. Make sure you clean the block of all rust and debris with some sandpaper/steel wool/scotch brite pads, and tap them in with a socket that fits really snug inside the freeze plug. Or use a socket or seal driver that just covers the whole freeze plug.... you want to eliminate any warping/denting/scratching during the install process.
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I normally use red loctite on them. Fills in all the small gaps that could cause a weep. Not a lot either, just enough to put a light layer on them.
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So quick question that maybe someone can answer.
I am going to replace them again but has anyone run into an issue after installing freeze plugs that they weep? All 4 I did weeped so I pulled them and getting a different brand to try.
I was also thinking of use sealant this time but if the weeps are normal I will leave it.
I am going to replace them again but has anyone run into an issue after installing freeze plugs that they weep? All 4 I did weeped so I pulled them and getting a different brand to try.
I was also thinking of use sealant this time but if the weeps are normal I will leave it.
I use loctite or indian head.
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