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freeze plug, coolant loss.....
Posted by matthew [Email] (more from matthew) on Sat, 13 Mar 2004 15:24:50
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i am posting this regarding my 1995 chevy blazer because i value all the advice i get on here about my saab:
post from another forum:
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i have a 1995 blazer LS.
recently, the freeze plug on the left rear side of the engine rusted out and started leaking coolant. i tried that "bars leaks" coolant system sealer several times but with no real success. i had the idea that i would just replace the freeze plug until i got up close and realized what a pain it is to get to the thing, so no dice. there is much that needs to be removed just to get access to the plug and its not worth it, nor is it worth my $$ to have a shop fix it.
i took a circular piece of tin about the size of the plug and smeared it with JB weld. after the freeze plug area was dry, i put the piece of tin in place and let it dry for 2 days. filled the coolant today and drove it 35 miles with no problem until i got 2 blocks from my house when i mashed the throttle to take off and i suppose the pressure blew my "remedy" right off.
i guess im curious as to what i can do to plug this leak up. something that will withstand the liquid, heat, and pressure. JB weld has a tensile strength of 3900psi and a temp. rating of 600 degrees so im not sure what happened.
thanks in advance!!!
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any ideas of something that will seal a leak permanently for this cause?
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