Subject	Re: What's wrong with the freeze plugs?
Posted by	Tech@EPR on December 13, 2013 at 1:48 AM
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In Reply To	What's wrong with the freeze plugs? posted by ZXRider on December 13, 2013 at 01:33 AM
Message	Never use silicone as when you install the plugs you push silicone into the coolant body of the block. The excess will find its way into the water pump and tstat. I've found silicone in very odd areas in the coolant system due to this issue Ep Racing | Create Your Badge
Follow Ups	Sigh...... - Tech@EPR 00:05:00 12/13/13 What the hell is in that pickup? Looks like solder slag! Lol (n/m) - ZinnZ32 01:12:20 12/13/13 What's wrong with the freeze plugs? - ZXRider 01:33:51 12/13/13 Re: What's wrong with the freeze plugs? - Tech@EPR 01:48:27 12/13/13 nice brass PEX fitting there. (n/m) - arrowenterprises 05:53:09 12/13/13 I don't see how the RTV could end up in there - ZXRider 11:00:45 12/13/13 Re: I don't see how the RTV could end up in there - Tech@EPR 21:38:25 12/13/13 Don't get offended. No need to get snappy - ZXRider 22:01:42 12/13/13 Re: Don't get offended. No need to get snappy - Tech@EPR 22:10:03 12/13/13 Re: Re: Don't get offended. No need to get snappy - Tech@EPR 22:23:34 12/13/13 Holy crap that's nuts. Way too much. I see what you - ZXRider 23:45:29 12/13/13 well its the difference between an experienced DIY'er and - LJZTT 23:51:39 12/13/13 Tomei intake = exposed main bolt = potential for oil leak - LitlElvis 10:21:18 12/14/13 Re: Tomei intake = exposed main bolt = potential for oil leak - Tech@EPR 11:40:42 12/14/13 Typically you just use shellac (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 02:24:46 12/13/13 Does that make a permanent bond? or would the plug be - ZXRider 11:02:34 12/13/13 shellac will still allow the plugs to be removed in the - aliaZ 11:12:01 12/13/13 Ya I don't like using silicone either - ZXRider 11:25:10 12/13/13 As an FYI, this is what we use at the shop for freeze plugs - dogpile 09:12:26 12/14/13 Agreed. This is what I used when I rebuilt my motor. - Mike TDK (NoVA) 15:19:26 12/14/13 wow...very creative. (n/m) - ILoveBoost 07:20:13 12/13/13 I'm surprised that small coolant hose didnt split from being - LJZTT 07:36:07 12/13/13 My reaction after looking at this thread - RobZ32 10:18:25 12/13/13 It's not uncommon, unfortunately - ThisIsSparTTa 10:22:19 12/13/13 Well, did it leak? (n/m) - zellamay 11:40:45 12/13/13 this is why I don't trust anybody to work on my car - moxie (SF) 12:10:55 12/13/13 Amen! (n/m) - Piranha 13:10:46 12/13/13 Re: Sigh...... - Rasta420 17:52:30 12/13/13 Re: Sigh...... - MaxxAction 20:22:17 12/13/13 Mhmmmmm - wild_maxx 07:34:47 12/14/13 More silicone is always better. (n/m) - Milo (Nismo Fiesta) 11:46:05 12/14/13 for breasts. (n/m) - slayer fan 13:31:20 12/14/13
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