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Old 11-14-2002, 02:39 PM
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Originally posted by spongerlbc
And I found out that there is an coolant drain bolt on the front of the engine block about half way up and behind the exhaust manifold. The only problem is that in order to get to it, it looks like one would have to remove the exhaust manifold and possibly the radiator.
That is a freeze plug.

Say your coolant or lack of, freezes in your block. Rather than cracking your block, it will pop those plugs out. It is easier (still hard) to put in a new plug, than putting ina new motor.
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