Coolant plugs?

[Bill UK]

Not something I've done, a few links that may help Link ,Link and Link when searching, use the words "freeze plug".

[scaggsj]

Thanks Bill but I think we must be atlking about two differant things. The freeze plugs are on the side of the engine the plugs Im talking about are on the head. in between the spark plugs in between the valve covers

[907mge]

You are talking about the 3 plugs between the spark plug holes, because if you are I was working on mine today and was not able to get them out.

I asked at toyota and they said to use a big breaker bar but I had no luck with that so I put rtv on top of the plugs for now. I may try again when the head is back on.

[scaggsj]

Yes those are the plugs, anyone have a little light on the subject?

[reydio]

Those plugs are not in anyway connected to the coolant passages, they are oil passages from valve cover to valve cover. You will need a large allen head type socket. When you remove the #3 gasket, you can either replace it or use washers to seal them off. I think Napa carries the large brass washers. Or you can use Toyota FIPG or Honda Bond to seal them. The #3 gasket helps keep the debris from falling in the valley. Since I clean mine every so often, I decided not to replace the #3 gasket. So far no oil leak for over a year already.

As for your other problems, are you getting any engine codes? Also check your radiator cap, replace if you have not replace it yet. For missing, check your plugs, rotor and cap.

Good Luck!!

[907mge]

not the top plugs, the ones lower between the spark plug holes

[scaggsj]

Ive got a new radiator cap, hoses, I flushed the coolant system after the hg repair, new water pump, new thermostat, Im def burning water, hince the miss over 1000 rpms no miss only at idle, the smoke from burning water goes away above a grand as well. Im getting coolant in the combustion chamber but not in the oil and no oil in water.