Freeze Plugs? Cars still have freeze plugs? In my whole life I have only had to have freeze plugs replaced one other time.
I think I remember that "freeze" plugs are not really for freezing protection... they are there because of the casting process. They are called freeze plugs because they CAN pop out when the water in the block freezes. But with anti=freeze coolant, whose block freezes solid anymore?
Anyway a couple have corroded in my chevy van and let the coolant escape. So they have to be replaced. And the service manager says, "We recommend replacing them ALL at this tune,: Well, sure he does.
So, my van, that mostly just SITS is getting a new set of freeze plugs. Hooray, bring on the blizzards, back to central California...oh yeah.
Did I mention that the repair job is VERY expensive...more than a whole engine replacement used to cost. Thank goodness, I am made of money.
4 comments:
yep I remember freeze plugs here we called them soft plugs they were easy to tap in!
on the big v 8's there were 2 in the back of the block and 2 up front?
or was it 4 on both ends I forget?
just asked hubby he said yes that cars still have freeze plugs:)
Deb
Hello Chuck..... never heard of freeze plugs - but do have anti freeze coolant in the engine.......mind you i have probably not heard of many things connected with the mechanisation of motor vehicles.......i'm a girl!!!
Luv Jayne x
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