by Guest Sat May 28, 2011 7:35 amthe frost plug behind the starter on my 144 is sweating antifreeze. anyone ever had to fix this? is it gonna blow??
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Twinpilot001
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sweating frost plug
kgdb- Number of posts : 266
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steve wrote:the frost plug behind the starter on my 144 is sweating antifreeze. anyone ever had to fix this? is it gonna blow??
Sounds like it is very short lived, time to change it.
Twinpilot001- Number of posts : 6186
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two ways- remove it & replace it- use sealer on the replacement -2nd- pop it out- get an expandabel freeze plug(rubber one) and replaceit -no sealer & make sure its tight!!- I perfer using the brass freeze plugs with sealre on the OD. ive had a rubber one pop out when I didnt have it extremely tight
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use a big screwdriver to pry out the old one, then using a big socket, hammer it in! dont hammer too far tho!!
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dix wrote:IF ONE IS GOING THE OTHERS ARE SOON TO FOLLOW...
Yes, and after you take them out, flush the coolant system with a spray hose to get the rusty gunk out before putting the new plugs in.
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Definitely change it and change the others while you are at it. It would also be a good time to flush the cooling system. So prior to pulling the old freeze plugs out, get a cooling system cleaner and flush your entire system including the radiator or take it to a facility that has the Wynne cooling system flush service. Its about 50.00 bucks. Then pull all the old freeze plugs out and replace them. While they are out do a final fresh water flush with the garden hose. Replace with proper 50/50 coolant/water mix. Also, at this time, replace your thermostat. If you have no leaks then you should be good for 24,000 miles or two years, which ever comes first. Some coolants can go five years and 50,000 miles between changes and flushing.
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And change all your hoses. You total investment in this project will be about 125.00, but well worth it for peace of mind. If you don't know how old the motor is, also replace the water pump. Not expensive or hard to do.
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and =DONT leave the old freeze plug inside the block!! Get it out & in the trash!!
Vanner63- Number of posts : 235
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Twinpilot is absolutely correct. Make sure you pull the plugs out don't knock them into the block . It sets up cavitation in the water flow and decreases cooling capability.
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thanks guys, i'll have to get on this
