Freeze out plug gone while driving???

vbryanv · 05-24-2010, 11:01 PM

so this sat. while pushing the car a little... my block blew a freeze out plug. wtf????? y???? damn??? HAD TO TAKE THE EXHAUST MAINFOLD OUT IN ORDER TO CHANGE. EVERY SINGLE BOLT CAME OUT WITH THREADS AND NOW I GOT TO HELI COIL. DAMN!!!! has anyone every seen this with the freeze out plug before. wondering if my pressure is too high and should i change the rad cap??

cre · 05-25-2010, 01:08 PM

Test the radiator cap. Should open at 13psi. Do keep in mind that if you replace it you risk the new one being off as well, they're not made with the precision they deserve, test 'em before you buy it.

vbryanv · 05-25-2010, 03:12 PM

replaced plug fit pretty tight. inserted with silicone. was thinking about using jb weld now around the edge? now in the process or heli-coil

Green7mgte · 05-26-2010, 06:30 PM

be careful when drilling and re tapping. its a very slow and precision based task.

vbryanv · 05-27-2010, 10:09 PM

just finished up. had a little problem getting 2 of the heli-coils in. tried for hours, before deciding to just run a tap and installing a 12x1.25 bolt instead of 10x1.25 everything worked out good. i haven't been able to drive to far yet because the intercooler hose on the bottom of the turbo fell off and i don't want to drive like that. probably gonna get it done tomorrow.

05-24-2010, 11:01 PM	#1
vbryanv 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 57	Freeze out plug gone while driving??? so this sat. while pushing the car a little... my block blew a freeze out plug. wtf????? y???? damn??? HAD TO TAKE THE EXHAUST MAINFOLD OUT IN ORDER TO CHANGE. EVERY SINGLE BOLT CAME OUT WITH THREADS AND NOW I GOT TO HELI COIL. DAMN!!!! has anyone every seen this with the freeze out plug before. wondering if my pressure is too high and should i change the rad cap??

05-25-2010, 01:08 PM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Test the radiator cap. Should open at 13psi. Do keep in mind that if you replace it you risk the new one being off as well, they're not made with the precision they deserve, test 'em before you buy it. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

05-26-2010, 06:30 PM	#4
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	be careful when drilling and re tapping. its a very slow and precision based task. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

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vbryanv 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 57	replaced plug fit pretty tight. inserted with silicone. was thinking about using jb weld now around the edge? now in the process or heli-coil

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vbryanv 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 57	just finished up. had a little problem getting 2 of the heli-coils in. tried for hours, before deciding to just run a tap and installing a 12x1.25 bolt instead of 10x1.25 everything worked out good. i haven't been able to drive to far yet because the intercooler hose on the bottom of the turbo fell off and i don't want to drive like that. probably gonna get it done tomorrow.