How to Replace Freeze Plugs | Freeze Plug Installation Tool

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  • @DIYOnTheHouse
    @DIYOnTheHouse  4 роки тому +21

    Hope you enjoyed the video. If you have headlights that are yellow, check out this easy fix ua-cam.com/video/vmoAZjDw3MA/v-deo.html

  • @vincentmurphy1269
    @vincentmurphy1269 2 роки тому +42

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

  • @BigDaddyPapaJ
    @BigDaddyPapaJ Рік тому +24

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

  • @jsphbjmn
    @jsphbjmn 3 роки тому +199

    it is so easy when the engine is out, LOL

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  3 роки тому +16

      Sure is! Here is a video of me changing one while they are in ua-cam.com/video/DJKIbc4XOFo/v-deo.html

    • @FranE.568
      @FranE.568 2 роки тому +3

      Haha sooo true

    • @kingwilliams9352
      @kingwilliams9352 2 роки тому

      😂😂😂😂fucking right lol

    • @willross5108
      @willross5108 7 місяців тому

      Yah in a perfect world😂

    • @donnyhoward2143
      @donnyhoward2143 7 місяців тому

      Nun

  • @bowlweevil4161
    @bowlweevil4161 2 роки тому +11

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

  • @tjblack77
    @tjblack77 4 роки тому +42

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  4 роки тому +1

      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
      @leslieelfstrom3447 2 роки тому

      Me either

    • @dustbat
      @dustbat 2 місяці тому

      When I was in USAF as a teen ager had a 57 Ford that developed a plug leak. On that car the engine had to come out. Guy who owned the station I worked at part time told me try this stop leak product. (looked like silver dust). Never leaked again!

  • @chriscromwell1682
    @chriscromwell1682 3 роки тому +24

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

  • @mariogastelum1463
    @mariogastelum1463 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @DobleWhiteAndStanley
    @DobleWhiteAndStanley Рік тому +2

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

  • @makhulumoolman1032
    @makhulumoolman1032 Рік тому +1

    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

  • @AliceHall-e1n
    @AliceHall-e1n 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @caden01691
    @caden01691 11 місяців тому

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

  • @dogboyendicott5211
    @dogboyendicott5211 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @gareyguzman4479
    @gareyguzman4479 7 місяців тому

    short and to the point, well done

  • @Spaethon
    @Spaethon Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @bernadineterrazas5712
    @bernadineterrazas5712 Рік тому +1

    Thank you good job

  • @scootergem
    @scootergem Рік тому

    Good, easy to understand video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @rajendramodusu5980
    @rajendramodusu5980 2 роки тому

    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
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 роки тому

      So nice of you

    • @rajendramodusu5980
      @rajendramodusu5980 2 роки тому

      @@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

  • @peterlyimo4494
    @peterlyimo4494 Рік тому

    superb video.clear explanations.i love it

  • @justinwasil11
    @justinwasil11 Рік тому

    Excellent description brother.

  • @thetwogardens6048
    @thetwogardens6048 10 місяців тому

    Good video . Gonna give it a go .

  • @davidfahey5068
    @davidfahey5068 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @bottom30bumpsides26
    @bottom30bumpsides26 Рік тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @vorton100
    @vorton100 2 роки тому

    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
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 роки тому

      Glad I could help!

    • @jeffdombrowski4989
      @jeffdombrowski4989 2 роки тому

      ...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!!

  • @1gerard47
    @1gerard47 Рік тому

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

  • @exogator
    @exogator 2 роки тому +8

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 роки тому +1

      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
      @munfphi 2 роки тому

      Now that's funny!

    • @exogator
      @exogator 2 роки тому

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

    • @14KiloWhisky
      @14KiloWhisky 2 роки тому

      @@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. ✌🤩

  • @pauldashwood2897
    @pauldashwood2897 6 місяців тому

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

  • @darrelltinsley
    @darrelltinsley 2 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @edwardstagner1021
    @edwardstagner1021 4 роки тому

    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
      @DIYOnTheHouse  4 роки тому

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

  • @nevrlow
    @nevrlow Рік тому +3

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

  • @lmt-adventures
    @lmt-adventures 3 місяці тому

    My 97 Explorer Sport Trac just went through this today. Towed it home. Confirmed it’s this exact same part. Easy access on driver side once I remove the exhaust pipe from manifold. Hope there will enough room though to get this job down. BUT, I used my finger to feel inside that whole like he did in video and I felt something small moving, is that normal or is the plug on mine in there 😢?

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  3 місяці тому +1

      There shouldn't be anything loose in there. Just grime. If you have a shop vac and rubber hose, fit the rubber hose to the vac hose and see if you can get the loose pieces out.

  • @joshuahurley6972
    @joshuahurley6972 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 роки тому +1

      I would let it cure a minimum of 12 hours.

    • @JohnDoe-mp1zk
      @JohnDoe-mp1zk Рік тому +3

      AND NOT A DUMB QUESTION EITHER ACTUALLY PRETTY GOOD QUESTION

  • @BigJitt813
    @BigJitt813 Рік тому

    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
      @DIYOnTheHouse  Рік тому

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

  • @andrewfrantz6109
    @andrewfrantz6109 3 роки тому +5

    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
      @DIYOnTheHouse  3 роки тому +1

      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
      @markk3652 Рік тому

      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.

    • @yankeewatchdog
      @yankeewatchdog Рік тому

      @@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.

  • @michaelmorris6575
    @michaelmorris6575 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! Thanks for sharing.

  • @francisarledge9981
    @francisarledge9981 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 роки тому +1

      12 to 24 hours for cure time on the sealant

  • @mauvemoon4905
    @mauvemoon4905 6 місяців тому

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

  • @DicksonOnge
    @DicksonOnge 8 місяців тому

    Cylinder head is the same type of are freeze plug?

  • @mrzif0013
    @mrzif0013 2 роки тому

    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
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 роки тому

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

  • @elmerorellana7
    @elmerorellana7 Рік тому

    Can you doit without taking out the engine ?

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  Рік тому

      It depends how much other stuff is in the way.

  • @realtyro753
    @realtyro753 3 роки тому

    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
      @DIYOnTheHouse  3 роки тому

      Any RTV sealant is fine.

    • @markk3652
      @markk3652 Рік тому

      Super black, or copper rtv works well too.

    • @eliascomo9469
      @eliascomo9469 Рік тому

      Gasket shellac is the only way to go.

  • @kevincarr7856
    @kevincarr7856 2 роки тому

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

  • @osborn5599
    @osborn5599 3 роки тому

    Thanks I will
    Try change mine out today

  • @Saved0316
    @Saved0316 Рік тому

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  Рік тому

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

  • @albertoacosta9108
    @albertoacosta9108 11 місяців тому +1

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  11 місяців тому

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

    • @albertoacosta9108
      @albertoacosta9108 11 місяців тому

      Yes froseen plug

  • @meg8075
    @meg8075 Рік тому

    What size would i need for a rover 3.5 v8 😅

  • @MrObsvenchilde
    @MrObsvenchilde Рік тому

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  Рік тому

      I would do it after in case it needs flushed.

  • @jessperez477
    @jessperez477 4 роки тому

    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
      @DIYOnTheHouse  4 роки тому +1

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

    • @tylermulkey330
      @tylermulkey330 2 роки тому

      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
      @jessperez477 2 роки тому +1

      @@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.

  • @staceymcdonald5815
    @staceymcdonald5815 4 роки тому +6

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  4 роки тому +3

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

    • @terryhodgson2357
      @terryhodgson2357 4 роки тому

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

  • @DanaCrosby
    @DanaCrosby Рік тому

    Thank you!!

  • @mudderscotch4017
    @mudderscotch4017 Рік тому

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

  • @jongregory8554
    @jongregory8554 4 роки тому

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  4 роки тому

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

  • @dalegribble8140
    @dalegribble8140 24 дні тому

    What size and year is this engine ?

  • @danbledsoe7582
    @danbledsoe7582 Рік тому

    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.

  • @lisaharrison4361
    @lisaharrison4361 9 місяців тому

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  9 місяців тому

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

  • @kennyman3691
    @kennyman3691 2 роки тому

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

  • @DonaldKline-w6w
    @DonaldKline-w6w Рік тому

    How many ftost plugs does a 3.0 merrier have?

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  Рік тому

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

  • @jackinthebox6143
    @jackinthebox6143 2 роки тому

    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
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 роки тому

      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
      @jackinthebox6143 2 роки тому

      @@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!

  • @albertoacosta9108
    @albertoacosta9108 11 місяців тому

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  11 місяців тому

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

  • @krisyakymac
    @krisyakymac 3 роки тому

    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

  • @matturner6890
    @matturner6890 Рік тому

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  Рік тому +1

      Here is a video on how I did it without removing the engine ua-cam.com/video/DJKIbc4XOFo/v-deo.html

    • @matturner6890
      @matturner6890 Рік тому

      @@DIYOnTheHouse you're awesome, thanks

  • @mikecrawford5331
    @mikecrawford5331 Рік тому

    Is that just rtv you used?

  • @jeannesimone2272
    @jeannesimone2272 2 роки тому

    Good job

  • @bradleyhomer3590
    @bradleyhomer3590 10 місяців тому

    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.

  • @meajebsalim3056
    @meajebsalim3056 3 роки тому

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  3 роки тому

      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.
      ua-cam.com/video/DJKIbc4XOFo/v-deo.html

  • @rondolynbaker317
    @rondolynbaker317 3 роки тому

    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
      @DIYOnTheHouse  3 роки тому

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

    • @thelifeandtimesofmoses9576
      @thelifeandtimesofmoses9576 2 роки тому

      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

  • @warrenlincecum3549
    @warrenlincecum3549 2 роки тому

    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
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 роки тому

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

  • @chuiisenseii5885
    @chuiisenseii5885 4 роки тому +1

    How long does ot take to dry ?

  • @theMekanik
    @theMekanik 2 роки тому

    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
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @behelpful1435
    @behelpful1435 3 роки тому

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  3 роки тому +4

      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.

  • @CarvinSmith
    @CarvinSmith 10 місяців тому

    What size engine is this?

  • @cubertohernandez6269
    @cubertohernandez6269 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video ( big help )

  • @coosey3764
    @coosey3764 3 роки тому

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  3 роки тому

      We have a video on Ross doing the plugs while it was still in the truck ua-cam.com/video/DJKIbc4XOFo/v-deo.html

  • @joannedickie7863
    @joannedickie7863 2 роки тому

    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
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 роки тому

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

  • @DarrellLanceJr
    @DarrellLanceJr Місяць тому

    How many freeze plugs does a B3000 Mazda truck have

  • @7caesar719
    @7caesar719 3 роки тому

    Good job, thank u for share it!?

  • @scottjones5455
    @scottjones5455 3 роки тому +2

    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
      @leslieelfstrom3447 2 роки тому

      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

    • @1D3adbug
      @1D3adbug Рік тому

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

  • @razlimahm9182
    @razlimahm9182 11 місяців тому

    Thanks bro..

  • @TheMr39
    @TheMr39 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 роки тому

      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.

  • @jeromeswaby3896
    @jeromeswaby3896 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  4 роки тому +2

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

  • @MrBelindos
    @MrBelindos 24 дні тому

    Previous plugs were made from brass or copper, and were perfectly fine. These materials are much better with heat, and no crrosion. You have installed cheap, steel plugs with zinc layer which for sure not so long as previous one.

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  22 дні тому

      If the proper anti freeze is used the corrosion should not be an issue.

  • @inuyasha_115
    @inuyasha_115 4 місяці тому

    Did my timing belt and water pump and when I get it back together and fill it with coolant my freeze plug behind the belt started leaking! Get to do it all over again

  • @alexandrecaouette1964
    @alexandrecaouette1964 2 роки тому

    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
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 роки тому

      Good to know!

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 роки тому

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

  • @ginnymoro9590
    @ginnymoro9590 3 роки тому

    Can I put them in while engine is still in truck

  • @garthrichert5256
    @garthrichert5256 3 роки тому +7

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

    • @Accumulator1
      @Accumulator1 3 роки тому +11

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

    • @cherylstevens9370
      @cherylstevens9370 2 роки тому

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

  • @sagemodenaruto07
    @sagemodenaruto07 4 роки тому

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  4 роки тому

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

  • @raymondkarlsen9995
    @raymondkarlsen9995 4 роки тому

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  4 роки тому

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

  • @preciousflowers305
    @preciousflowers305 3 роки тому

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  3 роки тому

      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
      @ezekielmunatsi5496 3 роки тому

      Nice technique

  • @peacefulscrimp5183
    @peacefulscrimp5183 3 роки тому

    Great video 👍

  • @amojak
    @amojak 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @VideoNash
    @VideoNash 3 роки тому

    thanks

  • @rhrhomerepairs1255
    @rhrhomerepairs1255 11 місяців тому

    How much does it cost to drop a engine to install a freeze plug

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  11 місяців тому

      You would have to contact a shop or local home mechanic for that.

  • @melplishka5978
    @melplishka5978 3 роки тому +1

    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
      @teabelly1565 Рік тому

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

    • @nongbloke
      @nongbloke Рік тому

      @@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.

  • @mattwilson6256
    @mattwilson6256 2 роки тому +1

    I drill a hole and use a slide hammer to get the freeze plug out

  • @aaronfidelisrecine
    @aaronfidelisrecine 3 роки тому

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

  • @KJfreshh69
    @KJfreshh69 Рік тому

    How bout replacing when the motor is in the truck

  • @ghostking4490
    @ghostking4490 15 днів тому

    I assume the engine needs pulled to do this?

  • @meajebsalim3056
    @meajebsalim3056 3 роки тому

    And thanks in advance for the reply

  • @eligomez2211
    @eligomez2211 9 місяців тому

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

  • @mythco.3461
    @mythco.3461 2 роки тому

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 роки тому

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