Fw: Freeze plug installation

[dcewing1 <dcewing1@cwix.com>]

I did this on my Rabbit once.  Luckily, the freeze plug that was bad was the
one that was easy to get to.  They do make a tool to install freeze plugs
and I don't think they are all that expensive.  You could probably find them
at your local parts store.  The best way to install the freeze plug you are
talking about though is to simply remove the exhaust manifold.  It really
isn't that hard, and if you have any exhaust manifold gasket leaks, they
will be fixed also!!

Dave



>One of the freeze plugs is missing from the rear of the engine in my
'rocco.
>It's the one in the center, and I don't think it was driven in this
>condition, because although it doesn't run well yet, I think the head and
>head gasket are still good (can't find my compression gauge to verify).  I
>got a new one and was trying to put it in last night, and I was having an
>awful time because it kept popping out every time I hit it.  The exhaust
>manifold is fairly close, so I don't have a lot of room to swing a hammer
in
>there.  I ended up tapping with the side of the hammer, but I wasn't able
to
>get the plug in.
>
>Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to do this without removing the
>exhaust manifold or engine?  I really need to get this thing on the road so
>I can sell my truck, and this is one of the last obstacles.
>
>Aaron
>'70 Bug - hibernating
>'84 Scirocco - Woo-hoo!
>Sand rail - SOLD!!!
>'87 Nissan truck - Soon to be for sale



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