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| | | | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 65 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 65 | my truck is leaking anti freeze`from back where the transmissio and engine meet. my mechanic recomends use a stop leak product he says he would need to pull the motor to fix it. what do think the problem is and should I try the stop leak stuff? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 469 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 469 | If you're going to keep the truck have it repaired properly with new freeze plugs. The "stop leak stuff" is not a reliable repair. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | To fix it you definitely would need to pull the motor. Here is a photo of when I replaced mine. I did it when I was replacing the toe board in the cab. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1316417356041873203xTDshCAs you can see, there is normally no access to the area. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 707 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 707 | What the heck kind of place is that for a frost plug??
1951 3800 Be the change you want to see. -hotshoe
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | These plugs were not put there for "freeze or frost" protection. They are called core plugs & are used to seal the openings used to remove the casting sand after the block is cast. If cooling systems are maintained & they are replaced at rebuild they will last the life of the engine.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 | Another sneaky trick is to use brass plugs, not steel. They last a lot longer without rusting out!
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 | Don't ya wish we all could have a Wrenchbender or Hotrod Lincoln as our neighbor? I'd be knockin on there door all the time. | | |
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