[Supras] Interesting problem...

[cthommes at adelphia.net]

I solved my freeze plug problem with JB Weld.

-Craig

---- Jim Jobe <jjobe2 at supratech.org> 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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