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1. Freeze Plugs (score: 1): Author: Editorgary@aol.com; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 12:08:56 EDT; I normally wouldn't disagree with anything Larry says, but in this case, I would make a couple suggestions based on recent experience replacing the "freeze" plug on my MGA race car. First, they reall; /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00222.html (8,712 bytes)
2. Re: Freeze Plugs (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2004 08:56:14 +0100; Unless your coolant is very low all of them are below the level of the coolant, which is why they weep when they start corroding through or there is a bad edge seal, but I'm not saying they would pop; /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00232.html (7,500 bytes)
3. Re: Freeze Plugs (score: 1): Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2004 15:06:04 -0500; I had a small block chevy V8 that froze up the one time in my life that the temp went below 0 deg F in El Paso, TX. I had loaned the car to a relative, he was supposed to put antifreeze in it. Anyho; /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00235.html (8,362 bytes)
4. Re: Freeze Plugs (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2004 11:50:30 +0100; FWIW none of my engines have the slightly convex/concave core plugs, all use cup-shaped ones. It is the inlet manifold on the roadster that has a Welch (not 'Welsh' as some say, you get leeks with th; /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00237.html (7,395 bytes)
5. Freeze Plugs (score: 1): Author: Editorgary@aol.com; Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 13:48:14 EDT; Due to cooling problems (bad hose, bad radiator are possibilities being explored) last race weekend, I blew out a freeze plug in my MGA. The good news was that the plug that blew was the one nearest; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00164.html (6,984 bytes)
6. Re: Freeze Plugs (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 15:17:09 EDT; My question now is: When I replace the freeze plug, should I just do it according to the manual, using a standard plug peened into place, or should I fasten it in with a screw retainer as has been re; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00168.html (7,983 bytes)
7. Re: Freeze Plugs (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2004 12:37:07 -0700; I dunno, it looks to me that using a screw retainer would defeat an important safety feature... <g> -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrom; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00171.html (7,463 bytes)
8. Re: Freeze Plugs (score: 1): Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2004 17:02:33 -0500; CAUTION (or even a WARNING to some people). A core plug is not a "freeze plug". This is a misnomer which carries a very bad inference. The core plug was never intended to blow out under any curcumsta; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00173.html (7,867 bytes)
9. Re: Freeze Plugs (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2004 15:25:21 -0700; Hey, Barney, that was tongue-in-cheek... based on Gary pointing out how it providentially shut off the engine. I guess I should have used a smiley... ;-) -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00174.html (8,381 bytes)
10. Freeze plugs (score: 1): Author: Dennis <mg-dennis@mindspring.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2001 10:19:52 -0700; What's the technique for installing freeze plugs? Usually I'll have the machine shop put them in for me. My buddies block came back without them. I've always tapped them in and then whacked em in the; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00444.html (7,673 bytes)
11. Re: Freeze plugs (score: 1): Author: Chad Cooper <mgb72@airmail.net>; Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2001 13:58:01 -0700; The way you described is the only way I know how to do them. I've never had one leak. I usually put a little gasket sealer in the ridge just for good measure. In theory the plug gets pushed into the; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00447.html (7,607 bytes)
12. Re: Freeze plugs (score: 1): Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>; Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2001 21:51:01 -0400; I have never seen a freeze plug with a dent in the middle... tapping them in should be sufficient. Jim microdoc@apk.net 1999 R1100RT Very Black... of course BMW RA MOA 2000 Audi A4 Avant Very Silver; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00454.html (7,367 bytes)
13. Re: Freeze plugs (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2001 09:21:02 -0700; Thanks for the "plug", Dennis! Seriously, I was with you until you whacked it in the middle with the hammer. I assume you are talking about the convex type with no rim. I believe I was using a sawed-; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00472.html (8,614 bytes)
14. RE: Freeze plugs (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2001 11:41:04 -0600; I use a propery sized socket and a extension instead of the table leg. Larry Hoy /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they are dupes, this trailer may also catch them.); /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00475.html (7,261 bytes)
15. RE: Freeze plugs (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2001 11:55:19 -0600; "Propery" is the americun spelling of "properly". : -) The same thing applies to the article "a" instead of "an". Maybe I should start all over? You get the point... Oh well, geez ... Larry Hoy ///; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00477.html (7,086 bytes)
16. Re: Freeze plugs (score: 1): Author: "R. O. Lindsay" <rolindsay@dgrc.com>; Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2001 13:14:17 -0500; Risking guilt for posting a "me too" note, I write, Me too. rick /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they are dupes, this trailer may also catch them.); /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00478.html (7,063 bytes)

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