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Re: freeze plug weeeeping

To: Kevin Richards <mg.carma@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: freeze plug weeeeping
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 19:00:42 -0500
Cc: morris@autox.team.net, spridgets@autox.team.net
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Kevin Richards wrote:

> Hi there,
> I have an 850 mini (a series BMC engine), and I have a leaky freeze plug.
> can I replace this while the engine is in the car?

Yes, pop out the old and install a new.
You probably have to drill a hole in the old one and maybe use a slide 
hammer or some other pull/pop method.
The new one should go right in but be sure totap it so it expands into 
place. You don't want it to fall out at speed.



-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ




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