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Topic: Leaking rear freeze plug.

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Leaking rear freeze plug.

Posted: 1/24/09 8:01pm Message 1 of 5
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Went for a little drive after cleaning and packing my steering box full of grease. While backing in the garage I noticed water pouring out. Got it in the garage and looked under the hood and found the water's coming from one of my rear freeze plugs, looks like passenger side. And I just had the tranny out for rebuild. This sucks, but at least so does the weather. Can I get to these by pulling tranny again or do I have to pull the Engine. Did I mention this sucks.

Lonnie


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Leaking rear freeze plug.

Posted: 1/24/09 8:16pm Message 2 of 5
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 Sorry to hear of your woes, probably gonna havta pull the motor,,wow that sucks,,didnt ya have no antyfroze in her,,rd


Leaking rear freeze plug.

Posted: 1/24/09 8:29pm Message 3 of 5
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You can pull either one.  The trans is probably easier.


Leaking rear freeze plug.

Posted: 1/24/09 8:39pm Message 4 of 5
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Hmmmmis the water leaking out the side of the engine, or from the rear?
If it is actually from the rear of the engine block, then pulling the trans is much easier and quicker than ripping the engine out. And yes, it does suck...
If it is from the side, then you'll need to remove the starter, and maybe an engine mount to replace the freeze plug...


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Leaking rear freeze plug.

Posted: 1/24/09 9:21pm Message 5 of 5
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Plenty of antifreeze, I think it just let go or maybe bad install. It's one of the back ones for sure. All the side ones are OK, and did I mention this Suck's. Eventually this is gonna work out to be the same as a framoff restoration. Well I guess this moves to the top of the list. Thanks again Joel for the steeringbox info. at least it steers better.
Lonnie 



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