SPONSORED LINKS

Freeze plug--hot to install?

Tiny
STUCK IN PORTLAND
  • MEMBER
  • 1997 FORD F-150
The freeze plug to the engine block, under the motor mount rusted and cracked. I removed it and put a new one in but after a 20 minute drive it popped out.
I need advice for how to put a new plug in and have it stay there. Like, forever.
Does it need adhesive to stay there, and if so what kind would be recommended for the job?
SPONSORED LINKS
Sunday, September 11th, 2011 AT 9:45 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
PROMECHANIC
  • MECHANIC
  • 536 POSTS
It does not need adhesive, it just needs to be installed correctly. Look at the other plugs and see how far they are in, then when you put the new one in make sure it is in as far as the others.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, September 11th, 2011 AT 9:55 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,814 POSTS
A coating of paint would be good.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, September 11th, 2011 AT 9:58 PM
Tiny
CJ MEDEVAC
  • MECHANIC
  • 11,004 POSTS
CAN YOU GET ONE LIKE THIS TO WORK?

ENOUGH ROOM TO INSTALL IT?

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Dorman-Freeze-Plug/_/N-8znl4?counter=0&filterByKeyWord=FREEZE+PLUGS&fromString=search&itemIdentifier=720375_0_0_

BASICALLY, IT'S A "SQUEEZE PLUG", I'VE SEEN 'EM STAY IN FOR OVER 10 YEARS.

THE MEDIC
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Monday, September 12th, 2011 AT 1:56 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Block Freeze Plug Replace/Remove Content

VIEW MORE

Sponsored links