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Re: freeze plug?
> Was the engine professionally rebuilt? It doesn't sound like you put
> the plugs in or the person that did didn't use much time cleaning it... No I didn't put them in - the rebuilder is in WV and I'm in FL, so I can't take it back to them. > Anyway before trying to remove it, I would go to the/a rebuilder and get > that 'super stop leak' crap they put in new engines to help cover for a > poor cleaning job. If the plugs seep this pellet is supposed to stop > it. Is it available at a normal parts store? I am hesitant about putting "gunk" in my new engine AND new radiator. > You will likely have to flush it out after so you might want to empty > all the antifreeze out first and save it so you don't waste the stuff. > It is pricey Flush after the stop leak is installed? So....drain the antifreeze, fill with water and use the gunk...let it set up, flush and refill with 50/50 mix? -- _____________________ HomeBrewer 76-81-85CJ7 http://85cj7.blogspot.com/ All in one Jeep .. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > HomeBrewer wrote: >> >> > You say in another post, they all are new. Do you mean all the frost >> > plugs are new? >> >> Yes, they came in a kit >> -- >> _____________________ >> HomeBrewer >> 76-81-85CJ7 >> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/ >> All in one Jeep |
Re: freeze plug?
HomeBrewer wrote: > > > Was the engine professionally rebuilt? It doesn't sound like you put > > the plugs in or the person that did didn't use much time cleaning it... > > No I didn't put them in - the rebuilder is in WV and I'm in FL, so I can't > take it back to them. > > > Anyway before trying to remove it, I would go to the/a rebuilder and get > > that 'super stop leak' crap they put in new engines to help cover for a > > poor cleaning job. If the plugs seep this pellet is supposed to stop > > it. > Is it available at a normal parts store? I am hesitant about putting "gunk" > in my new engine AND new radiator. > > > You will likely have to flush it out after so you might want to empty > > all the antifreeze out first and save it so you don't waste the stuff. > > It is pricey > > Flush after the stop leak is installed? So....drain the antifreeze, fill > with water and use the gunk...let it set up, flush and refill with 50/50 > mix? > > -- Yes, normally that is how the really strong stuff is used. You put it in long enough with water until the leak stops, let it sit for a certain length of time, then flush the crap out of it. Check engine rebuilders for it. It should have directions..... I also do not believe in using the crap on a 'new' engine, but if they did a crappy clean and fit on one plug, how good are the rest, especially the ones you can't see. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's |
Re: freeze plug?
HomeBrewer wrote: > > > Was the engine professionally rebuilt? It doesn't sound like you put > > the plugs in or the person that did didn't use much time cleaning it... > > No I didn't put them in - the rebuilder is in WV and I'm in FL, so I can't > take it back to them. > > > Anyway before trying to remove it, I would go to the/a rebuilder and get > > that 'super stop leak' crap they put in new engines to help cover for a > > poor cleaning job. If the plugs seep this pellet is supposed to stop > > it. > Is it available at a normal parts store? I am hesitant about putting "gunk" > in my new engine AND new radiator. > > > You will likely have to flush it out after so you might want to empty > > all the antifreeze out first and save it so you don't waste the stuff. > > It is pricey > > Flush after the stop leak is installed? So....drain the antifreeze, fill > with water and use the gunk...let it set up, flush and refill with 50/50 > mix? > > -- Yes, normally that is how the really strong stuff is used. You put it in long enough with water until the leak stops, let it sit for a certain length of time, then flush the crap out of it. Check engine rebuilders for it. It should have directions..... I also do not believe in using the crap on a 'new' engine, but if they did a crappy clean and fit on one plug, how good are the rest, especially the ones you can't see. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's |
Re: freeze plug?
HomeBrewer wrote: > > > Was the engine professionally rebuilt? It doesn't sound like you put > > the plugs in or the person that did didn't use much time cleaning it... > > No I didn't put them in - the rebuilder is in WV and I'm in FL, so I can't > take it back to them. > > > Anyway before trying to remove it, I would go to the/a rebuilder and get > > that 'super stop leak' crap they put in new engines to help cover for a > > poor cleaning job. If the plugs seep this pellet is supposed to stop > > it. > Is it available at a normal parts store? I am hesitant about putting "gunk" > in my new engine AND new radiator. > > > You will likely have to flush it out after so you might want to empty > > all the antifreeze out first and save it so you don't waste the stuff. > > It is pricey > > Flush after the stop leak is installed? So....drain the antifreeze, fill > with water and use the gunk...let it set up, flush and refill with 50/50 > mix? > > -- Yes, normally that is how the really strong stuff is used. You put it in long enough with water until the leak stops, let it sit for a certain length of time, then flush the crap out of it. Check engine rebuilders for it. It should have directions..... I also do not believe in using the crap on a 'new' engine, but if they did a crappy clean and fit on one plug, how good are the rest, especially the ones you can't see. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's |
Re: freeze plug?
> I also do not believe in using the crap on a 'new' engine, but if they
> did a crappy clean and fit on one plug, how good are the rest, > especially the ones you can't see. True! - I'll check around and see what I find. -- _____________________ HomeBrewer 76-81-85CJ7 http://85cj7.blogspot.com/ All in one Jeep |
Re: freeze plug?
> I also do not believe in using the crap on a 'new' engine, but if they
> did a crappy clean and fit on one plug, how good are the rest, > especially the ones you can't see. True! - I'll check around and see what I find. -- _____________________ HomeBrewer 76-81-85CJ7 http://85cj7.blogspot.com/ All in one Jeep |
Re: freeze plug?
> I also do not believe in using the crap on a 'new' engine, but if they
> did a crappy clean and fit on one plug, how good are the rest, > especially the ones you can't see. True! - I'll check around and see what I find. -- _____________________ HomeBrewer 76-81-85CJ7 http://85cj7.blogspot.com/ All in one Jeep |
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