Driver side freeze plug behind motor mount.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cLaWz · 02-12-2010, 11:12 PM

Is there any way to replace this particular freeze plug without removing the motor mount? Just bought an 86 with a 305 that needs this plug replaced but theres no way I'm going to be able to get a jack under the motor safely due to how soft the ground is out on the farm it's sitting at.

Any tricks to getting one of those rubber expandable plugs in there? Would much rather get a temporary fix in place until I can drive it home and safely work on then spend the $200 on towing (Outside city limits so they want to charge a ton more... bleh)

Thanks

cableguy0 · 02-12-2010, 11:33 PM

Just make sure you get the right size rubber plug lube it up a bit and it should slide right in. tighten the nut down and fill her up with coolant.its pretty straight forward.

cLaWz · 02-12-2010, 11:36 PM

Looks like an extremely tight squeeze in that area with no room to turn a wrench to tighten it down... Guess the eyes could be deceiving me.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-12-2010, 11:45 PM

maybe with a ratcheting box wrench possibly offset?

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 02-13-2010, 12:35 AM

Nope, I just played this game a couple of weeks ago. You have to remove the motor mount to get to it. Not a fun job any way you slice it!

cLaWz · 02-13-2010, 09:44 AM

Ug, thats what I was afraid of. Ground is so soft here around Austin due to the nearly nonstop rain we have had lately and paying for toying seems kind of stupid since I only paid $500 for the truck lol....

Bleh

OJOE · 02-13-2010, 10:22 AM

looks like time for 3/4 plywood on ground with the jack on plywood.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-13-2010, 10:45 AM

isnt there any concrete you cold move it to?

jitteryguy · 02-14-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OJOE

looks like time for 3/4 plywood on ground with the jack on plywood.

thats what we do !

**old Rusty C10** · 02-14-2010, 02:11 PM

i dunno about wood on the ground like that with a jack that youre expected to go under... i mean heck it dont sound too safe to me... not even if you use these jackstands.....

camshaftgsxr · 02-14-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

i dunno about wood on the ground like that with a jack that youre expected to go under... i mean heck it dont sound too safe to me... not even if you use these jackstands.....

hahahahahahaha great! plywood and a jack

junkyardjohn · 02-14-2010, 03:54 PM

THE GOOD NEWS IS.. THAT FROM THIS POINT ON YOU WILL ALWAYS PAY THE EXTRA 4 OR $5 FOR A SET OF BRASS FREEZE PLUGS INSTEAD OF STEEL WHEN YOU'RE BUILDING A MOTOR. I DON'T UNDERSTAND THEM EVEN OFFERING THEM. IT'S NOT MUCH MONEY COMPARED TO A BUTTLOAD OF WORK.

JOHN (I REALIZE YOU JUST BOUGHT IT) MATTER OF FACT.... THAT SOUNDS LIKE THE PERFECT TIME TO BUY SOMBODYS TRUCK.

cLaWz · 02-16-2010, 06:20 PM

Not sure how I am going to get it fixed yet... jack under the motor is what numerous people have suggested that I have talked too since I do not own an engine lift. Do not need to pull both mounts, just the one.

If anyone has any suggestions I am all ears..

Slofarmtruck · 02-16-2010, 06:25 PM

As others have mentioned. Thick plywood on the ground with a good jack. Have a 2x4 between the jack and engine, releive some pressure from the motor mount via the jack, remove said motor mount and commence with freeze plug repair. Reinstall motor mount, lower your jack, fill engine with coolant being sure to bleed the system, load the wood and jack in back of your truck and drive away. You are overthinking this simple process. Sometimes you just need to attack the problem and you will be surprised how easy it actually was to repair.

02-12-2010, 11:12 PM	#1
cLaWz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 61	Driver side freeze plug behind motor mount.... Is there any way to replace this particular freeze plug without removing the motor mount? Just bought an 86 with a 305 that needs this plug replaced but theres no way I'm going to be able to get a jack under the motor safely due to how soft the ground is out on the farm it's sitting at. Any tricks to getting one of those rubber expandable plugs in there? Would much rather get a temporary fix in place until I can drive it home and safely work on then spend the $200 on towing (Outside city limits so they want to charge a ton more... bleh) Thanks __________________ 1983 C20 - "Project Do It Myself"

02-12-2010, 11:33 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: Driver side freeze plug behind motor mount.... Just make sure you get the right size rubber plug lube it up a bit and it should slide right in. tighten the nut down and fill her up with coolant.its pretty straight forward. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

02-12-2010, 11:36 PM	#3
cLaWz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 61	Re: Driver side freeze plug behind motor mount.... Looks like an extremely tight squeeze in that area with no room to turn a wrench to tighten it down... Guess the eyes could be deceiving me. __________________ 1983 C20 - "Project Do It Myself"

02-12-2010, 11:45 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,259	Re: Driver side freeze plug behind motor mount.... maybe with a ratcheting box wrench possibly offset? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-13-2010, 12:35 AM	#5
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Driver side freeze plug behind motor mount.... Nope, I just played this game a couple of weeks ago. You have to remove the motor mount to get to it. Not a fun job any way you slice it!

02-13-2010, 09:44 AM	#6
cLaWz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 61	Re: Driver side freeze plug behind motor mount.... Ug, thats what I was afraid of. Ground is so soft here around Austin due to the nearly nonstop rain we have had lately and paying for toying seems kind of stupid since I only paid $500 for the truck lol.... Bleh __________________ 1983 C20 - "Project Do It Myself"

02-13-2010, 10:22 AM	#7
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: Driver side freeze plug behind motor mount.... looks like time for 3/4 plywood on ground with the jack on plywood. __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

02-13-2010, 10:45 AM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,259	Re: Driver side freeze plug behind motor mount.... isnt there any concrete you cold move it to? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-14-2010, 02:11 PM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,259	Re: Driver side freeze plug behind motor mount.... i dunno about wood on the ground like that with a jack that youre expected to go under... i mean heck it dont sound too safe to me... not even if you use these jackstands..... Attached Images __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-14-2010, 03:54 PM	#12
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: Driver side freeze plug behind motor mount.... THE GOOD NEWS IS.. THAT FROM THIS POINT ON YOU WILL ALWAYS PAY THE EXTRA 4 OR $5 FOR A SET OF BRASS FREEZE PLUGS INSTEAD OF STEEL WHEN YOU'RE BUILDING A MOTOR. I DON'T UNDERSTAND THEM EVEN OFFERING THEM. IT'S NOT MUCH MONEY COMPARED TO A BUTTLOAD OF WORK. JOHN (I REALIZE YOU JUST BOUGHT IT) MATTER OF FACT.... THAT SOUNDS LIKE THE PERFECT TIME TO BUY SOMBODYS TRUCK. __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 02-14-2010 at 03:58 PM.

02-16-2010, 06:20 PM	#13
cLaWz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 61	Re: Driver side freeze plug behind motor mount.... Not sure how I am going to get it fixed yet... jack under the motor is what numerous people have suggested that I have talked too since I do not own an engine lift. Do not need to pull both mounts, just the one. If anyone has any suggestions I am all ears.. __________________ 1983 C20 - "Project Do It Myself"

02-16-2010, 06:25 PM	#14
Slofarmtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 162	Re: Driver side freeze plug behind motor mount.... As others have mentioned. Thick plywood on the ground with a good jack. Have a 2x4 between the jack and engine, releive some pressure from the motor mount via the jack, remove said motor mount and commence with freeze plug repair. Reinstall motor mount, lower your jack, fill engine with coolant being sure to bleed the system, load the wood and jack in back of your truck and drive away. You are overthinking this simple process. Sometimes you just need to attack the problem and you will be surprised how easy it actually was to repair.



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