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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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Freez Plug Leaking ...

I have what I think is a freez plug leaking.It's a quarter sized recessed plug just below the waterpump and just above smog pump mount.
My question is how hard is it to remove and replace?
Is there a repair I could do, instead of replace??
Where can I buy a new one ???
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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is this on front of the block., and are you sure its not from the dow hole on the water pump its self? just wondering!
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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To fix the leak, if it really is from the freeze plug, you'll have to remove the plug and replace it. Knock it sideways with a hammer and punch/screwdriver, then pull it out with a pair of pliers. Then tap the new one in with a socket the size of the freeze plug so that it goes in evenly.
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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Thanks guys.. yes , it's on the front of the block just below and to the left of the water pump and just above the smog pump bracket.
As discribed it's a quarter sized recessed plug.I can wipe it after a drive and slowely a small drop or 2 will appear in the recessed plug.Like its coming from the side wall of the plug and pooling in the bottom of the plug.
Are they expensive , and where can I get it ??
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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They're pretty cheap and any auto parts store should have it. If you can't find it, just talk to anyone who rebuilds motors and they can get you one.
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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if this was my daily driver and not some performance rig

i'd slap some JB Weld on it and call it done
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