Location of freeze plug

2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE
175,656 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LEEROY ZINK
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I noticed a leak coming out of a freeze plug was wondering how many it has? And what plugs to use?
Jan 27, 2020 at 11:31 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

There are 4 on the block. 2 on each side.

I attached the parts as they are made of brass.

The access is not that easy but will require moving things to gain access.

I would replace all 4. If one is leaking the others are not far behind. They leak from rusting from the inside out due to excessive corrosion from the cooling system.

Roy
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Jan 28, 2020 at 2:34 AM
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LEEROY ZINK
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Mine are on the front and back side of the block. Does that make a difference on what freeze plugs to use?
Jan 28, 2020 at 2:54 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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No, it does not.

They take the same style plug.

A footnote. Do not use a rubber plug. They never hold and will fail and blow out of the block.

Roy
Jan 28, 2020 at 2:56 AM
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LEEROY ZINK
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To repair the back plugs would I need to remove the motor?
Jan 28, 2020 at 4:54 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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I would remove the transmission. It is easier.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/transmission-replacement-removal-manual

Roy
Jan 28, 2020 at 5:00 AM
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LEEROY ZINK
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Can it be done without moving the transmission or motor?
Jan 28, 2020 at 5:04 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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No, one or the other must be removed to gain access.

Roy
Jan 28, 2020 at 8:33 AM