freeze plug

[bob dog]

i have a plug leaking i can get to it with out pulling the motor whats the best way to remove it

[Moparal]

Do you want the long story or short version?  Long is having all your ppe in order like draining anti freeze protect eyes and hands safety stands and yadda yadda. Quick version----- Big screw driver and hammer. Knock a hole in it, twist it out side ways then pop it out or use pliers   Make sure hole is clean and use sealer to reinstall....da da

[422STROKER]

Depends on where it is.  Pulling the engine may be necessary.

Tom

[bob dog]

thanks no bout jacks ect as getting close to finishing brakes supension exast every thing under side looks like i can pull starter & headers plugs in LF 340 figures it leak now

[IMNCARN82]

Stuff runs downhill and keep your fingers out of your mouth. 

[hemiken]

  If one is like this, there is a good chance another could be close to going aswell.  Give them all a tap to check their structure. or scrape around them with a screwdriver to check for holes.

[422STROKER]

Stuff runs downhill and keep your fingers out of your mouth. 

Yours look good compared to mine.LOL
 
Tom

[dodge freak 2]

They make rubber type ones. Like if its very tight and you can not tap a new plug in, the rubber plugs have steel washers and a bolt going though it. After the plugs in, you tighten the bolt up to lock  the plug in. Never used one but seems to me it work just fine but it won't be pretty or cheap, they are like $10 each. Auto Zone has them

[FJ5_440]

If you cant get a clear shot at it with the screwdriver trick, You can drill a small hole in it, thead in a short screw, and pry it out that way.  Try the screwdriver first, as it will be much quicker.

[tactransman]

Just don't forget,when you go smacking the screwdriver with a hammer,there is a cylinder wall behind it! Don't go crazy.

[ntstlgl1970]

Definitely pull the block drain plug (the hex or allen socket 1/4" pipe plug) closest to wherever the leaky freeze plug is, might have to work some of the crud out of the hole to get it to drain, thay way you won't end up wearing as much antifreeze when you pop the freeze plug out.