kevo2k6

where is it located?

2_point8_boy

There are a few of them located in the side of the block...why?

kevo2k6

im trying to figure out my leak. on the left of the waterpump and a little higher there is a circular shape in the block. and there is a tiny hole in this that leaks. i was wondering if that is a plug. but it is on the front of the motor so it must not be... also i think i have an exhaust leak the combination of the two could be causing me to overheat correct?

The_Raven

There are frost plugs on the sides and front and rear of the block. It sounds like you are describing a frost plug.

Pictures, worth a **** load of words.

kevo2k6

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tried to jb weld it. very bad i dea i think. haha. is it ok to mig weld that?

Dale

iTrader: (12)

IMO, thats a freeze plug, yes.

They are very thin, and more then likely will do worse then good attempting to weld it.

About 1 buck, few hours of cussing and you can fix it.

kevo2k6

how do i go about getting it out? and would this be causing the overheating?

Dale

iTrader: (12)

could it cause over heating, yea. Its getting air pockets which cause over heating.


To get it out, you take a flat blade screw driver, or punch, and tap the outter ring (the part that actually grabs/locks) just in one spot so you basically spin it on its side. Then use pliers, grab, and yank like a SOB.

scuff the surface down, clean it. Apply a tad of silicone on the outter ring, tap it in place.

Easier said then done. Have your 2006 cussword book handy.

kevo2k6

haha. i hate myself. i worked on it for a good 30 mins before work and all i ended up with was a screwdriver size hole in it. guess ill keep workin on it after school, i cant get a lip started though to pull on. its frustrating. thanks for the support thus far though guys. i appreciate it.

kevo2k6

not enough gasket sealer :'(. leakes out the left side. jb weld?

bobdole369

I'd give the quicksteel putty roll a try. It held up well enough to seal an oil leak on the pan. Oil poured out in a steady stream (weak **** stream) after I ran over a speedbump too fast once. That putty not only stopped it, but held for 3 months!

Dale

iTrader: (12)

time to do it over. I'm going to guess you might have tapped in in at an angle, and one side is not sealing.

I wouldnt trust any goop on stuff.

I used silicone on mine to help slide it in more then for sealing.