93 4.0 freeze plug help

[shadetree]

Make sure you are getting the correct core plugs. Some are metric.

The inside of the block must be clean.

On steel replacement plugs, use a little sealant. Machine shops in this area use Permatex copper.

The plug must go in straight. If there is an obstruction to getting it straight, remove it. I have drilled holes in fender wells in order to get a socket extension to go in straight. I have also unbolted the motor mounts, and jacked the engine up. It has to be straight. They are not all easy.

The plug should not go in easy. If it does, there is a problem.

The lip of the plug should be slightly behind the lip of the block. Check the other plugs for exact location. Barring a problem with the block, you are not doing something right if the plug does not stay put.

Rubber, bolt in plugs are for temporary fixes, not permanent.shady

 

[PaleBlue90]

Make sure you are getting the correct core plugs. Some are metric.

The inside of the block must be clean.

On steel replacement plugs, use a little sealant. Machine shops in this area use Permatex copper.

The plug must go in straight. If there is an obstruction to getting it straight, remove it. I have drilled holes in fender wells in order to get a socket extension to go in straight. I have also unbolted the motor mounts, and jacked the engine up. It has to be straight. They are not all easy.

The plug should not go in easy. If it does, there is a problem.

The lip of the plug should be slightly behind the lip of the block. Check the other plugs for exact location. Barring a problem with the block, you are not doing something right if the plug does not stay put.

Rubber, bolt in plugs are for temporary fixes, not permanent.shady

so it would by ok to drill a hole in the coil bucket to get a stocket in there?

 

[shadetree]

so it would by ok to drill a hole in the coil bucket to get a stocket in there?

Whatever it takes, just so it doesn't damage the coil. You can't take it off, or loosen it and move it?shady

 

[PaleBlue90]

Whatever it takes, just so it doesn't damage the coil. You can't take it off, or loosen it and move it?shady

no its rivited to the frame......

 

[shadetree]

no its rivited to the frame......

I'm kinda lost here. I have a 94 Sport, and the coil/bracket is mounted over the right side valve cover, nothing riveted to the frame. From a quick look, the only thing in the way of getting to the core plug might be the exhaust manifold. Are we talking about the same thing????shady

 

[BlackBII]

I think he meant coil SPRING.

 

[shadetree]

I think he meant coil SPRING.

Crap, should have noticed that. I was reading coil "bracket" instead of "bucket." I'll take another look when I get a minute.shady

 

[PaleBlue90]

well i put it in. and so far its holding, no leaks so far. i think i got it

 

[PaleBlue90]

still doin good