Freeze Plugs- what do i need to know ?

[Matt Colie]

I had good luck using a slide hammer with puller jaws, but I think I had more left than you do.

Matt

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Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit

 

[dave silva]

> I have had some leak after installation without some kind of sealer, and then had to go get another plug because removal distorts the plug. :x So
> now I use the Indian Head shellac or Permatex #2 on them to avoid that possible scenario.

Yes, that's exactly what happened. It came out easy enough with small flat punch. I sanded the hole smooth and pushed the new one in and it leaks a
bit. Not a big deal.

As i had to drop the exhaust manifold to get to it and i did not have a replacement gasket, I'll be revisiting this whole thing as soon as the new
gasket arrives.

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Dave & Ellen Silva

1972 Revcon Olds 455, toro drive train. All Stock