Overheating 2k TJ, some repair questions...
 

As some of you recall, I replaced the radiator a couple of weeks back.
Thanks to those who helped with info on that. Everything went fine. This
morning, however, everything went wrong. Apparently the back freeze plug by
the head has rotted out or something and needs to be replaced. Water runs
out of the Jeep as fast as I can pour it in. Pardon me if I speak wrong on
anything related to the actual mechanics of an engine. This information was
provided to me by others. Anyway...

I was wondering if it is possible to replace the that freeze plug in a 2000
Jeep Wrangler (6 cylinder, 5spd) without having to remove the head. The
place where I dropped it off said that it would be reasonably priced if they
are able to replace it without removing the head but much more expensive if
the head has to be removed.

I have a feeling that they are just going to go with whatever is the most
costly. Can anyone tell me if there are shortcuts to replacing that freeze
plug? Or am I up schnit creek and just pay the money to have it fixed?

Thanks.

Re: Overheating 2k TJ, some repair questions...
 

The core plug at the back end of the head, I'd probably punch a
hole in your firewall to drive from. I bet you wish you had bought a
gallon of coolant now. Of course, the next one under the flywheel is
much more fun.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

ScriptLizard wrote:
>
> As some of you recall, I replaced the radiator a couple of weeks back.
> Thanks to those who helped with info on that. Everything went fine. This
> morning, however, everything went wrong. Apparently the back freeze plug by
> the head has rotted out or something and needs to be replaced. Water runs
> out of the Jeep as fast as I can pour it in. Pardon me if I speak wrong on
> anything related to the actual mechanics of an engine. This information was
> provided to me by others. Anyway...
>
> I was wondering if it is possible to replace the that freeze plug in a 2000
> Jeep Wrangler (6 cylinder, 5spd) without having to remove the head. The
> place where I dropped it off said that it would be reasonably priced if they
> are able to replace it without removing the head but much more expensive if
> the head has to be removed.
>
> I have a feeling that they are just going to go with whatever is the most
> costly. Can anyone tell me if there are shortcuts to replacing that freeze
> plug? Or am I up schnit creek and just pay the money to have it fixed?
>
> Thanks.

Re: Overheating 2k TJ, some repair questions...
 

The core plug at the back end of the head, I'd probably punch a
hole in your firewall to drive from. I bet you wish you had bought a
gallon of coolant now. Of course, the next one under the flywheel is
much more fun.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

ScriptLizard wrote:
>
> As some of you recall, I replaced the radiator a couple of weeks back.
> Thanks to those who helped with info on that. Everything went fine. This
> morning, however, everything went wrong. Apparently the back freeze plug by
> the head has rotted out or something and needs to be replaced. Water runs
> out of the Jeep as fast as I can pour it in. Pardon me if I speak wrong on
> anything related to the actual mechanics of an engine. This information was
> provided to me by others. Anyway...
>
> I was wondering if it is possible to replace the that freeze plug in a 2000
> Jeep Wrangler (6 cylinder, 5spd) without having to remove the head. The
> place where I dropped it off said that it would be reasonably priced if they
> are able to replace it without removing the head but much more expensive if
> the head has to be removed.
>
> I have a feeling that they are just going to go with whatever is the most
> costly. Can anyone tell me if there are shortcuts to replacing that freeze
> plug? Or am I up schnit creek and just pay the money to have it fixed?
>
> Thanks.

Re: Overheating 2k TJ, some repair questions...
 

The core plug at the back end of the head, I'd probably punch a
hole in your firewall to drive from. I bet you wish you had bought a
gallon of coolant now. Of course, the next one under the flywheel is
much more fun.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

ScriptLizard wrote:
>
> As some of you recall, I replaced the radiator a couple of weeks back.
> Thanks to those who helped with info on that. Everything went fine. This
> morning, however, everything went wrong. Apparently the back freeze plug by
> the head has rotted out or something and needs to be replaced. Water runs
> out of the Jeep as fast as I can pour it in. Pardon me if I speak wrong on
> anything related to the actual mechanics of an engine. This information was
> provided to me by others. Anyway...
>
> I was wondering if it is possible to replace the that freeze plug in a 2000
> Jeep Wrangler (6 cylinder, 5spd) without having to remove the head. The
> place where I dropped it off said that it would be reasonably priced if they
> are able to replace it without removing the head but much more expensive if
> the head has to be removed.
>
> I have a feeling that they are just going to go with whatever is the most
> costly. Can anyone tell me if there are shortcuts to replacing that freeze
> plug? Or am I up schnit creek and just pay the money to have it fixed?
>
> Thanks.