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  • Freeze Plug Replacement HELP????

    Ok so I guess i had ****ty quality anti freeze and it froze today. I did not run it hot. Its a slow leak right on the front of my 3.4.


    In order to gain access to this plug I have to raise the engine off the subframe, remove the oil pan. Remove the tensioner, ac, waterpump, timing cover.


    Should I pay to have this done, or should I do this myself????

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    Re: Freeze Plug Replacement HELP????

    not familiar with with the 3.4, but I can't see any reason (atleast on the 3.8) to remove all that stuff to get to the frost plugs? usually they are fairly accesible...just pop a new one in and gently hammer it in with a socket and extension...

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    • #3
      Re: Freeze Plug Replacement HELP????

      Its in view but right behind the timing cover. Ha so the timing cover has to come off, but the oil pan has to be dropped to get to the timing cover. Lotsa work.

      I wanna know whats the best way to rasise the engine to drop the pan.

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      • #4
        Re: Freeze Plug Replacement HELP????

        when I had to raise my engine to swap the K frame, I hooked up my engine hoist to the arms for the motor mounts and lifted...

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        1996 3800 Camaro - 13.43 @ 100.77 mph


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        • #5
          Re: Freeze Plug Replacement HELP????

          the oil pan does NOT need to be dropped to take off the timing cover. The most work you will have to do is take off the waterpump and maybe another bracket or two

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          • #6
            Re: Freeze Plug Replacement HELP????

            To the original poster, any updates?

            I'm now having the same problem on my 3.4 :(
            <b>99 Camaro Z28 A4</b><br />R.I.P. 00 Firebird 3.8<br />14.89 @ 90, 2.03 60\'

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            • #7
              Re: Freeze Plug Replacement HELP????

              Originally posted by shortdog273 View Post
              To the original poster, any updates?

              I'm now having the same problem on my 3.4 :(
              what do you want to know?

              You have to take off a couple brackets, the water pump and then TCC to get to the plugs that are covered.

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              • #8
                Re: Freeze Plug Replacement HELP????

                Will a simple crank puller remove the pulley, or do I need a air compressor? Is the freeze plug a dealer only part?
                <b>99 Camaro Z28 A4</b><br />R.I.P. 00 Firebird 3.8<br />14.89 @ 90, 2.03 60\'

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