Canadians, [email protected]@K! What freeze-plug is preferred for block heater install?
#11
12-01-2010, 08:50 PM
Originally Posted by swartlkk
All of the ones I have ever installed were held in with a bolt.
and Following the plug back to the block confirms the location.
#12
12-01-2010, 09:26 PM
also ALWAYS remember to unplug it before you drive away :P I busted mine that way and got shocked lol
#13
12-02-2010, 12:41 AM
Originally Posted by swartlkk
As stated, it's the rear most freeze plug on the driver (left) side of the engine (basically the same location as the one above the starter, but on the opposite side of the engine). There are no freeze plugs located on the back of your block. The plugs that are back there do not open up to the coolant jackets, but rather blank off the bores for the cam & balance shaft.
There is a drain plug on both sides of the block.
There likely isn't any reason that it couldn't be put above the starter if it would fit and it probably would be easier than pulling the exhaust manifold which is what you will probably have to do (especially if 4wd).
There is a drain plug on both sides of the block.
There likely isn't any reason that it couldn't be put above the starter if it would fit and it probably would be easier than pulling the exhaust manifold which is what you will probably have to do (especially if 4wd).
#14
12-02-2010, 07:10 AM
Originally Posted by xmradioguy
I wasn't arguing I was making a statement saying you were right. notice the exclamation point not a question mark.
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