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Freeze Plug Installation

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by lindafrew, Jul 31, 2005.

  1. lindafrew

    lindafrew New Member

    We have flushed the engine coolant system and now are ready to install the two freeze plugs we removed. Is a special tool or a special technique to accomplish this?? Any help would be greatly appreciated
     
    lindafrew, Jul 31, 2005
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  2. Ledge

    Ledge Member

    There are drivers made to install freeze plugs, but you can find a socket that fits the inside diameter of the plug you are installing and drive it in with a hammer. Just make sure you drive it in nice and square. Use a piece of emery cloth or something to clean the hole in the block up well. I usually put a little bit of indian head sealer around the outside of the plug before driving it in. It kind of acts like a lubricant to help drive it in, but then cures as time passes.
     
    Ledge, Jul 31, 2005
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