How to Replace Freeze Plugs | Freeze Plug Installation Tool

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Need to know the best Freeze Plug Installation Tool? This video will show you how to replace freeze plugs. The Core Plug Replacement is an easy DIY you can handle!
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DIY on the House shows you easy core plug replacement and freeze plug installation. Ross also shows you the core plug sealant that you should use and the best freeze plug installation tool. If you have any questions on replacing core plugs, please comment below. Thanks for watching #diyonthehouse
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@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed the video. If you have headlights that are yellow, check out this easy fix kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rNOfdL2bqd2XfXU.html

@vincentmurphy1269 Жыл бұрын

Great , clear video with no annoying techno music . Bravo !

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@BigDaddyPapaJ 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your time on making a simple, BS free video. Truly, thank you.

@DIYOnTheHouse 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@tjblack77 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Found this leaking on an old truck I’m restoring. Had never heard of a freeze plug until now. Thank you!

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I had my engine out, and had one leaking so I replaced them all. I am working on a 77 K5 Blazer now and have one leaking and of course the motor mount is in the way. I will do all of them with the engine in and make a video on the repair. Good luck with your truck, I hope it turns out good.

@leslieelfstrom3447 Жыл бұрын

Me either

@jsphbjmn 2 жыл бұрын

it is so easy when the engine is out, LOL

@DIYOnTheHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Sure is! Here is a video of me changing one while they are in kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erB7fMWUmb6zdqM.html

@FranE.568 2 жыл бұрын

Haha sooo true

@kingwilliams9352 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂fucking right lol

@willross5108 2 ай бұрын

Yah in a perfect world😂

@donnyhoward2143 2 ай бұрын

Nun

@chriscromwell1682 3 жыл бұрын

Nice explanation, to the point, very clear video and audio. Thank you!

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@bowlweevil4161 2 жыл бұрын

I always let them set over night or several hours before starting the engine to let sealant cure, good clear vid THANX!

@DIYOnTheHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea! Thx

@dogboyendicott5211 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, gotta replace the freeze plugs in my boat this weekend

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@michaelmorris6575 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

@DIYOnTheHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@DobleWhiteAndStabley Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing me this. I was thinking I was going to have to braze it in lol. That looks so much easier.

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@justinwasil11 Жыл бұрын

Excellent description brother.

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you Justin.

@rajendramodusu5980 Жыл бұрын

What a detailed easy and superb one of its kind exclusive video on utube by really experienced pro You deserve million likes and same subscribers

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

So nice of you

@rajendramodusu5980 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYOnTheHouse have a question I will appreciate your reply I have cheve aveo 2010 their is tiny micro hole on joint ( transmission and transfer case) I dried it with cloth 10 times and check 10 times ( that's exact point) when I start the car it start leaking ( leak is very very like mini mini 💧 coming out) making way to the ground by passing over from transmission fluid pan as that's is at the bottom Can you reply with my best cheapest options Plus is it ok to drive 4 to 5miles I have seen no over heating at all No white smoke No dragging No mix of oil coolant or otherwise

@scootergem 7 ай бұрын

Good, easy to understand video. Thanks for sharing.

@DIYOnTheHouse 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@peterlyimo4494 9 ай бұрын

superb video.clear explanations.i love it

@DIYOnTheHouse 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

@davidfahey5068 2 жыл бұрын

Great job you taught me how to change mine out...

@DIYOnTheHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!!

@mariogastelum1463 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. i will be working under the car because i do not want to pull the engine for a freeze plug. but this info is very helpful.

@DIYOnTheHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped.

@cubertohernandez6269 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video ( big help )

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!!

@gareyguzman4479 2 ай бұрын

short and to the point, well done

@DIYOnTheHouse Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@vorton100 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. This summer I have to do one of my plugs on my 04 Dakota. Gonna have to remove the exhaust manifold and go at it through the wheel well buy at least I know what I need to go now!

@DIYOnTheHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@jeffdombrowski4989 2 жыл бұрын

...how did it go? i have a dakota that has a leaky plug too. i also need to get at it from the wheel well but i dont need to remove exhaust manifold, thank gawd!!

@makhulumoolman1032 11 ай бұрын

I'm watching from SA thanks for the tip I'm also about to remove my water plug on my mk1 1.8 carb thanks

@DIYOnTheHouse 10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@edwardstagner1021 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2001 Toyota forerunner 46 and there’s some plugs on the back of the heads next to the firewall very tight location how would you go about changing those. In this case they’re leaking oil. Very good video my dad used to use black permit text back in the day.

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm. Not sure how to do that without pulling the engine. Sorry I couldn't help on this one.

@thetwogardens6048 5 ай бұрын

Good video . Gonna give it a go .

@DIYOnTheHouse 5 ай бұрын

Good luck.

@caden01691 6 ай бұрын

Have a forklift with one leaking, idk why I thought these were going to be way harder to change. Thanks for the video!

@DIYOnTheHouse 6 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@7caesar719 3 жыл бұрын

Good job, thank u for share it!?

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@osborn5599 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I will Try change mine out today

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@aaronfidelisrecine 3 жыл бұрын

thanks! going to do this on my old pig of a 292 in 2 weeks.

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@bernadineterrazas5712 8 ай бұрын

Thank you good job

@DIYOnTheHouse 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@DanaCrosby 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@DIYOnTheHouse 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@krisyakymac 3 жыл бұрын

Thats good to know my 1985 john deere 430 diesel is starting to leak at 1 of them plugs I never new the name of them good video

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@darrelltinsley Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@bottom30bumpsides26 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

👍

@PatrickAlbritton-iw6ie 10 ай бұрын

Nice job

@DIYOnTheHouse 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jeannesimone2272 2 жыл бұрын

Good job

@DIYOnTheHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@exogator 2 жыл бұрын

We call them Welch plugs in Australia, only thing we have that's freezing here is a freezer xD

@DIYOnTheHouse 2 жыл бұрын

I wish it was warm here. Thanks for the info on the name. I read somewhere that they are casting plug from when they pour the block? Thanks for watching.

@munfphi Жыл бұрын

Now that's funny!

@exogator Жыл бұрын

@@DIYOnTheHouse yeah it's the plug that holds the sand core for the water jackets.

@14KiloWhisky Жыл бұрын

@@DIYOnTheHouse Casting plug makes sense for me! Here in France, I call this "pastille de désablage" that I can translate into cap or plug to remove sand. Sand from the core after casting the cylinder block. But nothing about coolant freezing. ✌🤩

@andrewfrantz6109 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Hope mine goes as easy as this. Did you drain down the coolant first or is there normally only a bit of water there?

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Hi There will be a good amount of coolant that will drain out when the seal is broke. So when it starts to drain, let it go until its empty. Then remove the plug the rest of the way. I will have a new video of a expansion plug change in a blazer with engine in. That should come out in a couple weeks.

@markk3652 Жыл бұрын

Good idea to flush the block with water to rinse out the sediment and debris that likes to hide in the lower regions of the coolant passages of the block.

@yankeewatchdog6493 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYOnTheHouse Nice. I have to change one in an E350 with a 351. Of course the freeze plug is behind the dip stick tube, and the exhaust head pipe is in the way also. I really don't want to pull the engine to have to fix this. Wish me luck.

@realtyro753 3 жыл бұрын

Simple and easy instructions thank you Is it a must to use that red sealant or can you use any other type of sealant

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Any RTV sealant is fine.

@markk3652 Жыл бұрын

Super black, or copper rtv works well too.

@eliascomo9469 Жыл бұрын

Gasket shellac is the only way to go.

@scottjones5455 3 жыл бұрын

Found the freeze plug on the ground on the drivers side after the insanely cold weather we had here in Texas. This is a 2004 F150 with the 4.6 v6. The motor mount is in the way so I'll have to pull that but shouldn't be too bad. It was leaking anyway before the freeze.

@leslieelfstrom3447 Жыл бұрын

Me too OMG I was so scared I had just hit a big pot hole and thought I did something else but we found the plug and was that a relief

@chrisglover8510 11 ай бұрын

same. except i have the 5.4l 3v and my bad freeze plus is on the back of the motor... ugh

@1gerard47 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the easy explanation, only one thing the sump gasket doesn't look so tidy.

@DIYOnTheHouse 7 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@joshpiliara20 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 ай бұрын

No problem

@razlimahm9182 6 ай бұрын

Thanks bro..

@DIYOnTheHouse 6 ай бұрын

Welcome

@BigJitt813 Жыл бұрын

I been at it for HOURS on my 85 cutlass it will not budge. Also I’m not taking out the engine just for this small job. I need to lift the car high enough to get more elbow room to knock it out. It’s a lil rusted in there I heard if u put heat to it, it’ll help a lil bit. I’ll try again tomorrow with some higher jack stands 🤷🏽‍♂️👌🏽

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

If you disconnect the motor mounts and jack the engine up a little maybe that will help. Heat is the cure all.

@nevrlow Жыл бұрын

Can confirm on a 1999 Miata engine exhaust side they can fall in 🫠. 8 hours to fish it out.

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

😬

@jessperez477 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 4.2 v6 f150 it’s leaking coolant from a 2inch plug close to the oil pant towards the bottom. Would you say it’s a pretty similar process to change it? I changed tie rods, shocks, brakes, belts etc. but idk how I feel about messing with the actual engine.

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

It is the same process, it is just going to put antifreeze all over, so be prepared.

@tylermulkey330 Жыл бұрын

if you can do all that id say you most def can do a freeze plug brother and also its a lot faster than changing out tie-rods. lol

@jessperez477 Жыл бұрын

@@tylermulkey330 it was a pain in the ass to get the freeze plug in without removing engine. Took my like 3 hours It leaked and twisted off. I used a self sealing freeze plug that you squeeze the rubber into the gasket. Took 5 minutes and hasn’t leaked in almost 2 years.

@behelpful1435 2 жыл бұрын

Should all freeze plugs be changed, even if just one is problematic? Thanks for the video.

@DIYOnTheHouse 2 жыл бұрын

If I had the engine out, I would change all of them. If it was still in the car, I would probably just do the one that is leaking.

@meajebsalim3056 2 жыл бұрын

And thanks in advance for the reply

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

No problem

@jongregory8554 3 жыл бұрын

What sandpaper grit is best? Or just don't sand very forcefully?

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

100 grit should work, you just need to polish it.

@VideoNash 2 жыл бұрын

thanks

@DIYOnTheHouse 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@Spaethon 6 ай бұрын

The mechanic just informed me my freeze plug behind my timing belt sprung a leak which is probably the reason for the milky oil, as well as the appearance of coolant pouring down & around the water pump, which led me to believe the water pump was leaking. Was a bit strange since the water pump has just 20K miles on it. I wish it was a freeze plug behind the exhaust manifold, which I just had off last week.

@DIYOnTheHouse 6 ай бұрын

That's disappointing!

@user-cj4mt7wc7v 5 ай бұрын

Thank you from the tom boys of the world. 🎉especially 77 yr old ones

@DIYOnTheHouse 5 ай бұрын

👍👍

@pauldashwood2897 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this ..I have read that a sealant is not necessary ..is this ok .thankyou .

@DIYOnTheHouse Ай бұрын

Yes

@peacefulscrimp5183 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@dolinick 2 ай бұрын

I MIGHT NEED TO REPLACE FREEZE PLUGS on my 1983 ford 300 inline six!

@DIYOnTheHouse 2 ай бұрын

I hope it goes well.

@shahzadaziz786 Жыл бұрын

good

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@theMekanik Жыл бұрын

I drove my van about three miles & the engine lost power & started idling ruff. So I drove it back home another 3 miles then let it sit for about 3 months until the weather warmed up…… checked my vehikle to see if anything changes but nothing did. Checked all the fluids, & while filling the radiator notised water pouring out as fast it was going in, only to find the source of the leak a freeze plug missing. What are your thoughts. I checked the oil there is no sign of water.

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

I would install a new plug and test it, with any luck it will be ok.

@mrzif0013 Жыл бұрын

I am considering a boat that has a core plug problem. seller says started engine and core plug fell out? Sound like the boat engine was not winterized correctly. Any other reason core plugs just fall out. They don't just fall out ,sright?

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

Yep it froze. Make sure you feel around the exhaust risers for cracks those are the 1st to crack.

@kevincarr7856 Жыл бұрын

How easy are these to do on a nissan primaster with engine still mounted in the van plz

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

That I don't honestly know.

@mauvemoon4905 21 күн бұрын

Can you tell me where the frost plugs are on a 2003 chev malibu?

@DIYOnTheHouse 15 күн бұрын

Sorry I don't know.

@albertoacosta9108 6 ай бұрын

HI i am from spain ... I have jeep cherokee 1996 .. how many ftosen plug have and location ? Please

@DIYOnTheHouse 5 ай бұрын

I don't know. Look online for a kit for the motor and see how many is in the kit.

@DicksonOnge 3 ай бұрын

Cylinder head is the same type of are freeze plug?

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 ай бұрын

Smaller but same design.

@mudderscotch4017 Жыл бұрын

Should it be slimy and grey in where the freeze plug is

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

I could be if stop leak was put in.

@meajebsalim3056 2 жыл бұрын

Can i change the freez plug without removing the engine My car is landrover discovery 2 v8 engine

@DIYOnTheHouse 2 жыл бұрын

I changed the plugs in our 77 Blazer, I did have to remove the motor mounts not sure on your application. Here is the link to the video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erB7fMWUmb6zdqM.html

@danbledsoe7582 Жыл бұрын

What is the reasoning for applying Permatex to something that needs to be able to push out under pressure? It seems like it would just make it harder for ice to blow that plug.

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

Any seepage.

@kennyman3691 Жыл бұрын

Is plug in the back the engine and tran Or 5.9 or 360 cc

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, I don't know.

@Saved0316 Жыл бұрын

Do all freeze plugs look the same & located in the same area in all vehicles?

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

They will all be round, and in the same area. I would search your engine expansion plug location on google.

@velvetypotato711 Жыл бұрын

Do I do it before or after machining. Or does it matter?

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

I would do it after in case it needs flushed.

@lisaharrison4361 4 ай бұрын

How do you know which freeze plug needs replacing, or if you replace one. Do you replace them all? Thx

@DIYOnTheHouse 4 ай бұрын

It will be leaking or weeping out of it. If the motor is out of the vehicle I would replace all of them.

@joshuahurley6972 Жыл бұрын

Probably a dumb question but how long do you have to wait for sealant to work or can you drive as soon as it's installed?

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

I would let it cure a minimum of 12 hours.

@JohnDoe-mp1zk Жыл бұрын

AND NOT A DUMB QUESTION EITHER ACTUALLY PRETTY GOOD QUESTION

@warrenlincecum3549 2 жыл бұрын

Well how do you do a freeze plug on a 2002 Impala that have a plate inside where the seal goes in the block because that plate do not come out of the block behind the transmission that's the one freeze plug that I'm talking about

@DIYOnTheHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Not sure of that. if you can't access it freely then the engine may need removed.

@coosey3764 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to replace the freeze plug while the engine is still in the truck?

@DIYOnTheHouse 2 жыл бұрын

We have a video on Ross doing the plugs while it was still in the truck kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erB7fMWUmb6zdqM.html

@jackinthebox6143 Жыл бұрын

I hope i find some that don't have CHINA stamped on them. Or paint them over. 'The plug I have to change is spurting water at the back of the head right next to the firewall. Theres only a couple of inches space. Is there any way to push that plug in some other way? Like hittin the plug on the edges? or to leverage it in. I cant face removing the head for such a little job.

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

I had one pop in to the water jacket. I fished it out with needle nose plier. If you damage the sides of the hole that could be a problem. The tight space is a problem to do it correctly.

@jackinthebox6143 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYOnTheHouse I got a whole kit and they're shallow depth and yes they have 'China' stamped in the middle. I replaced my 289 heads a couple of years ago and just rebuilt the engine. I didn't think to change the plugs. I practised on the old heads and it was a cinch on the bench but not while in the car (Mustang 65).They're real low down near the transmission and firewall. I just balked at the thought. Well, whatever you think I just mixed up some Araldite slow set and just piled it all around and over the plug!! I''m replacing my rad and fans etc so there's no coolant in there atm. Sounds like a cowboy fix but I've done my petrol tank with it 25 years ago and it's still going fine (no leaks)!! Ha! Ha!

@meg8075 Жыл бұрын

What size would i need for a rover 3.5 v8 😅

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

You would need to ask a parts store.

@eligomez2211 4 ай бұрын

Installed 2 freeze plugs in a 318 5.2 liter engine Dodge 1978

@DIYOnTheHouse 4 ай бұрын

👍

@sagemodenaruto07 3 жыл бұрын

Will that work on cars running 25 psi boost???

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

The freeze plug is for the coolant system, not the fuel system.

@joannedickie7863 Жыл бұрын

Easy on an iron black when the engine is out of the car but how do you remove & install welsh plugs in an alloy head when the engine is in the car. Very limited space.

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

Good question. I don't have an answer for you.

@elmerorellana7 Жыл бұрын

Can you doit without taking out the engine ?

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

It depends how much other stuff is in the way.

@user-ip9kf9ub2o Жыл бұрын

How many ftost plugs does a 3.0 merrier have?

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

Not sure. You would have to call an auto parts store.

@raymondkarlsen9995 3 жыл бұрын

Why do you change them? Were they leaky? Permatex is not harmfull to the skin ?

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you could see water dripping out and leaking. The Permatex just wipes off the skin.

@chuiisenseii5885 3 жыл бұрын

How long does ot take to dry ?

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Guessing about 12 hours to dry.

@jeromeswaby3896 3 жыл бұрын

Where is the permatex link... simple and easy thanks

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that -- here is a link. Permatex: amzn.to/3lZTJmT

@bradleyhomer3590 5 ай бұрын

Did you swap brass for steel? Also the red stuff is trash, I’m rebuilding an entire engine because of it, black is rock solid.

@DIYOnTheHouse 5 ай бұрын

I did.

@eskimolost2012 3 жыл бұрын

toyota camry 1999 le 4 cylinder......dont know how but mine has a wire on it

@albertoacosta9108 6 ай бұрын

I have a 1996 Jeep Cherokee and it leaks antifreeze underneath? What could it be ?

@DIYOnTheHouse 5 ай бұрын

If it's at the front check the bottom of the water pump for moisture.

@albertoacosta9108 5 ай бұрын

Yes froseen plug

@Jcoxy2k10 3 жыл бұрын

Mint ! I need to change mine on my RB25DET! Hope this can be done while engine is in car??

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it can. In fact, we are putting a video up in the next couple weeks of Ross changing it in our 1977 Blazer, while the engine was in. Good Luck!

@rondolynbaker317 2 жыл бұрын

Coolants pouring out of my 2015 Lincoln mkt. No coolant in the oil when I checked. I thought it was the water pump. My cousin said to check the freeze plug. Hes in CA im in North Dakota. Can't find videos on my type of car. Motors in the car. It over heated one time and that's when the search was on. Can you show where it is or how to check.moneys scarce im a single mom. Thanks in advance ☺

@DIYOnTheHouse 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't know on newer vehicles, they are all so different.

@thelifeandtimesofmoses9576 2 жыл бұрын

Run Water In It With A Water Hose And Raise The Car Up 4 Feet In The Air . To See Where Leak Coming From might Be a Bad Heater Hose. Or Water Pump Gasket Seal Leaking If It's A Leaking Freeze Plug It's A Hole The Size Of A Silver Dollar. On Top Of Of The Engine Or Bottom Or On The Side Of Your Engine. Freeze Plugs Go By Size 1/2. Or 5/8 And Up. Good Luck

@matturner6890 Жыл бұрын

Is this a repair you'll need to rip the engine out to do, or can it be done left in the hood?

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

Here is a video on how I did it without removing the engine kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erB7fMWUmb6zdqM.html

@matturner6890 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYOnTheHouse you're awesome, thanks

@melplishka5978 3 жыл бұрын

FYI there not freeze plugs on the 80’s omc 3.8 L. There casting plugs and they don’t blow out when the block freezes , only until the block cracks.

@teabelly1565 Жыл бұрын

Yes you are correct - (mostly called 'core plugs' in the UK)

@nongbloke 8 ай бұрын

@@teabelly1565 And the holes are cast in to the block to allow the removal of the sand that creates the cavity where the cooling water will flow. For some reason in Australia these are referred to as welch (welsh?) plugs.

@dntplaywithminesnobody1264 3 жыл бұрын

On a 2000 Dodge Durango freeze plug a V8 5.9 freeze plug

@NecromancerGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@preciousflowers305 3 жыл бұрын

do you have to take the whole engine out to fix it

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

No. In fact I just recorded me doing plugs on a 1977 Blazer that the engine was still in. I should have that video edited and up soon!

@ezekielmunatsi5496 3 жыл бұрын

Nice technique

@staceymcdonald5815 3 жыл бұрын

Show me how to replace a freeze plugs that's on the motor mount

@DIYOnTheHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Great timing. I have a Blazer I am working on and will have to do that. So stay tuned, working on that video!

@terryhodgson2357 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYOnTheHouse Waiting anxiously for this. I also have a Blazer with a bad freeze plug at the motor mount.

@ginnymoro9590 2 жыл бұрын

Can I put them in while engine is still in truck

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

Depends on the room.

@francisarledge9981 Жыл бұрын

How long does the liquid gasket have to set before the engine can be started again?

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

12 to 24 hours for cure time on the sealant

@mikecrawford5331 6 ай бұрын

Is that just rtv you used?

@DIYOnTheHouse 6 ай бұрын

It was.

@TheMr39 Жыл бұрын

So how do you remove it if you accidentally push into the block

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

I had one go in the block. I got it back to the hole sideways and then pulled it out with pliers. I was worried when it popped in but realized it couldn't go into the block because it was larger than all the passages.

@garthrichert5256 3 жыл бұрын

Please wipe off the excess sealer on your gaskets, so that your good work will not be frowned on.

@Accumulator1 3 жыл бұрын

As you will get many people walking by and crawling under your auto to check out your work.

@cherylstevens9370 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you don’t need to goober up those one piece god I love em felpro gaskets

@amojak 2 жыл бұрын

i usually drift using a socket that sits on the outer edge so the plug doesn't potentially bowl / curve in.

@DIYOnTheHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@kennethheadden2229 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing

@user-hr8bh2bw1m 5 ай бұрын

What size engine is this?

@DIYOnTheHouse 5 ай бұрын

351

@alexandrecaouette1964 Жыл бұрын

Ok so i folowed your video to change mine and using permatex is a bad idea my motor keep blowing these new plugs put each of the 7 on it i suggest to use green loctite that the only way mine kept in

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

Good to know!

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

They should be pounding in tight, the Permatex is just a sealant.

@fawnlliebowitz1772 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes a block will eat it all, it did on my 348 chevy lol Still didn't matter, never overheated.

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

👍

@mythco.3461 Жыл бұрын

What do u do if it falls in and rolls all the way to the back of the engine...?

@DIYOnTheHouse Жыл бұрын

That would be unfortunate. Keep removing plugs till it's accessible, don't have a real good answer for you.

@thelifeandtimesofmoses9576 2 жыл бұрын

My Car Didn't Need The Engine Removed Just. Raise The Car Up 6 Feet Up In The Air . And Found The correct Freeze Plugs To Replace . My Car Couldn't Hold Water Or Antifreeze. My car Overheated And Freeze plugs popped out One Near The Oil Filter And One Behind The Engine near The Transmission I Had To Go To The Dealership And ascertain them They only Had The universal freeze plugs with the rubber fitting. Tapped them and torque in with a ratchet. And Problem solved Ford Taurus 06 With 199.999 Miles 😃

@DIYOnTheHouse 2 жыл бұрын

love it when its's easy