Freeze plug replacement

[Don W.]

Well I've managed to do one. I started with the "easy" one. Behind the starter. Had a heck of a time getting it out. 2 bit puller from the parts store was worthless. After much prying I use a dremel to cut through the edge. In the pics you'll see a slight notch in the block from that. Anyway once the "tension" was gone it came right out. New one went in easier than I thought. Now on the the real problem one. Behind the front motor mount, drivers side.

This is pas side with the rear one removed.

This is the driver side showing the leaker behind the mount.

This is the finished pas side one.

 

[Don W.]

Re: Freeze plug replacement

Went on to the one that was really leaking. The one behind the front drivers side motor mount. Got it out OK just needed a way to install it. The frame side of the motor mount prevents getting a swing with a hammer. Came up with this. What it is is the old motor mount with the ears off so it's just a plate with matching bolt holes, socket to push on the inside of the plug and some longer bolts to press the plug into position. I'm sure some have done it different but this worked good for me.