Questions tagged [freeze-plug]

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How to Remove Core Plugs? (aka Freeze Plugs)

I have been removing core plugs from an engine I'm rebuilding with varying levels of violence. The engine block is aluminium and I'd like to reduce the chance of of me damaging it. How do I remove plugs while minimising the risk of damaging the…
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How to remove a stuck freeze plug

Got a 93 f150 with a 302 5.0 I’m replacing the freeze plug it’s on the back of block on the passenger side I’m using flathead an hammer but it won’t budge it’s in a tight spot is there anything else I can do to make it pop out
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How many Welch plugs?

Fiat Palio 1.2 ED 2002 Just had 4 small and one large Welch plug replaced. Now another one is leaking. How many Welch plugs does this vehicle have?