[Supras] Interesting problem...

[Jim Jobe]

I prefer to install them dry.  That's how Toyota did it and seems
to work for me.  Just make sure the holes in the block are clean
and smooth.

On Fri, Jul 13, 2007 at 02:45:36PM -0500, Rich Peacock wrote:
> I was just surfing Supramania to see if there was something I was 
> missing.  I used OEM plugs from Watson and installed them the proper 
> depth with a big socket.  I used a bit of sealer too if I remember 
> right.  I'm going to reinstall a new OEM plug with red lock tight and 
> I've read that green lock tight will wick into the existing plugs to 
> help lock them into place.  I'm glad I smelled the coolant right away.  
> Shouldn't be any long lasting damage.
> -Rich
> 
> Jim Jobe wrote:
> >I've popped freeze plugs on two seperate occations.  My problem was
> >that my machine shop used Doorman freeze plugs which were a few thousands
> >too small.  I replaced the drivers side only the first time because
> >the passenger side plugs wouldn't move when tapped with a hammer and
> >punch.  2 years later on the passenger side one popped out completely
> >and another was pushed out far enough to be pulled out by hand.  All
> >appeared to be installed to the proper depth initially.
> >
> >I run a Fluidyne radiator with a 16psi cap.
> >
> >On Fri, Jul 13, 2007 at 02:18:32PM -0500, Rich Peacock wrote:
> >  
> >>I was toying with a motorcycle a few weeks back with my 87T and after 
> >>shifting to 2nd gear I smelled coolant so I shut the engine down and 
> >>coasted to a parking spot, and had the car flatbed to my work.  I 
> >>inspected the car today and instead of just having a hose pop off / 
> >>break like I expected, I've actually popped a freeze plug!!!  It's the 
> >>front most DS plug.  I run a 13lbs. coolant cap and have had no cooling 
> >>problems with the car in terms of overheating.  The motor has 20,000 
> >>miles on it and is running 425+RWHP.  Luckly, I don't have an AC 
> >>compressor, so it'll be relatively easy to replace. 
> >>
> >>Why would a freeze plug "just come out"?  I've never seen such a thing.
> >>
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