What is this???????

[FD5150]

I have a coolant leak, it is coming from the right side of the block, just above the starter. I am guessing it is a freeze plug, but it is round, appears to be cork, and has a bolt through the center. If this is a freeze plug, do I just unbolt it to remove/replace it. Any help???

 

[coldwater]

Pik would be great. I doubt it's cork, It's prolly deteriorated rubber, and yes, it's probably a freeze plug. Those bolt in plugs are a just a quick patch and not a permanent solution to a problem. Best to remove it and install a proper brass plug.

 

[CJ]

rubber freeze plug - Google Search

Not a big fan of them myself.

 

[dslywalker]

Looks like someone might have put a expansion plug in it for a quick repair.It goes in the hole and expands as you tighten the bolt.Picture of it would be nice before we can give a good opinion.If it is ,you would loosen the bolt pull out the plug clean up the area and buy the right freeze plug for it.
Mike

 

[dslywalker]

Looks like we all jumped in at the same time.Must be a boring Monday

 

[priceg]

Looks like we all jumped in at the same time.Must be a boring Monday

I was thinking the same thing

 

[FD5150]

Thanks for the quick responses. Now that I think of it, they may have just painted over it, and it has cracked. So am I correct, If I pull it, and clean it up, I should be able to put the proper plug in????

 

[dslywalker]

Yep go to Napa or reliable parts house pick up the right one.Drive it in carefully.I don't know if you need to apply anything to it or not[sealant]I never have.Tap it in lightly to get it started,make sure its square and drive it in till its flush.I used a piece of wood to put mine in but someone might have a better idea.I'm sure there's a$100 dollar tool out there just for that purpose.Someone might else will come along with a better way to install it also so.Your on the right track thou.
Good Luck Mike

 

[coldwater]

Yep go to Napa or reliable parts house pick up the right one.Drive it in carefully.I don't know if you need to apply anything to it or not[sealant]I never have.Tap it in lightly to get it started,make sure its square and drive it in till its flush.I used a piece of wood to put mine in but someone might have a better idea.I'm sure there's a$100 dollar tool out there just for that purpose.Someone might else will come along with a better way to install it also so.Your on the right track thou.
Good Luck Mike

Big socket.

 

[IOPort51]

what ever it takes, just be sure not to go past flush.

Big socket.

 

[CoreyYoungCj577]

3 lb steel lead Dead Blow Hammer lol i just had to pick up a 2lb one