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11-15-2008, 02:30 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Need Help BIG TIME: Freeze plug removal
NJ F-Bodies,
I have a 3.4 L V6 Firebird and I need to get the freeze plug beneath my exhaust manifold on the driver side out. I have tried for days on and off to get it out and I am running thin on sanity. All the coolant is already drained and two holes are in the plug from my attempts to remove it. I already broke my oil pressure sensor as well.
I need help. Before I push the car to a mechanic down the road I want to know if anyone is willing to help me get this SOB out. I didn't want to lower the motor to do this since I really don't have the know-how, tools, or garage.
I'm in Woodbridge (central Jersey).
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11-15-2008, 03:22 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Whats the problem? Lack of acess?
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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11-15-2008, 03:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shownomercy
Whats the problem? Lack of acess?
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That is the biggest problem. You can reach in from above and touch it, get a wrench or pliers on it if you had something to wrench or grip, but no room to swing a hammer. If you have a small dremel you can drill it.
From below you can reach it with something long and slightly flexible.
The other problem is that it is stuck really tight. Can't get it to budge at all.
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11-15-2008, 04:11 PM
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NJFBOA Co-Founder
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Try taking the exhaust manifold off. It will give you the access you need to prevent messing anything up in the process. Just do it the right way and get it done.
-Tim
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11-15-2008, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Woodbridge
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I just went out and looked and removing the exhaust manifold would give me minimal clearance gains. The reason I need this done is so I can put a block heater in my car because I'm moving far north. However, I'm considering slopping J-B Weld on the plug and forgetting about it.
EDIT: Alternatively, what would it cost to bring this to someone? Any ideas? I'm assuming a mechanic will drop the motor and do it.
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Last edited by jola; 11-15-2008 at 04:48 PM.
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11-15-2008, 04:49 PM
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Dont need to drop it. It can be done. I will take a look for you.
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11-15-2008, 05:10 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Very much appreciated!
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11-17-2008, 03:49 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Update: All thanks to Fast92RS the freeze plug has been removed. My battle has ended.
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11-17-2008, 04:41 PM
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Your welcome. 
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11-18-2008, 09:28 PM
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where the hell is your emo self moving to that you're gonna need a block heater?
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Junk the pos, spend the money on beer, acquire headache.
Same result cept this headache doesnt last months.
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11-19-2008, 01:12 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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LOL, I'm heading to North Dakota for a year to alleviate homelessness with AmeriCorps. I'll be back soon enough. Well actually in a few weeks for Christmas, haha.
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11-21-2008, 02:10 AM
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Nice. Tell Tom to work that into the next chapter, hahaha. If he ever gets around to another...
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Originally Posted by LTb1ow
Junk the pos, spend the money on beer, acquire headache.
Same result cept this headache doesnt last months.
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12-03-2008, 01:10 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: hamilton nj / glassboro nj
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jola
Update: All thanks to Fast92RS the freeze plug has been removed. My battle has ended.
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your lucky... i spent like $600 to get a freeze plug problem fixed... i woulda done it myself / with my dads help but it was in the freezing cold and i had no time because of wrestling season in high school...
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12-07-2008, 06:48 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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too bad you dont get to do that work in atlanta...then you would be able to take pics of those pimp homeless self cleaning toilets.... maybe even get us a video.
wishful thinking 
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