At 11:08 AM 9/2/97 PDT, Shane F. Ingate wrote:
>Scott,
> I agree with Bob Wanta, it sounds like a freeze-plug. Unfortunately,
>this $1.37 brass part, if located at the rear of the engine, does mean
>an engine-out job. But once out, they are easy to replace; just pull it
>out and tap the new one in gently.
> There are several other plugs located around the block. I would
>suggest replacing them too at this stage. Although they can be replaced with
>the engine in the car, it is a lot easier when the engine is out!
> The cooling system is under pressure, so "sealing" the leak externally
>will probably not work. The need to replace the other plugs is because they
>are probably the same age as the rear plug, and will prpbably fail soon.
> What is a freeze-plug? When the block is bored for various galleries,
>it leaves a hole in the side of the block. The freeze-plugs just fill 'em in.
> Shane Ingate in San Diego
>
>
Would "Barrs Leak" be a good suggestion? I have used it on several
occasions to extend the life of a leaky cooling system.
Tim
Kingston, Tennessee
'62 TR4 CT16063L
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