freeze plugs wont come out :(

[typeblu]

yea so i got a 64 nova inline 6 and i pulled the exhaust and intake off and i got nice open access to the plugs, so i went to try to pop one out due to not have a drill i used a flathead screwdriver as a chisel and put it against one edge and hit it with a hammer cause i hear it knocks em loose and then you can pull em out with pliers or whatever, it even shows how to do it in my chilton's manual, so yea i did it and it just popped a hole in the plug, the fluid all drained fine and then i tried some more, wouldnt budge, so i used the pliers cause i can get in there fine, and the plug is just falling apart, maybe cause its so old and corroded, its just breaking to pieces, so i stopped, if i pull the whole plug out, the ring is gonna be stuck in there stillanyone got any ideas how to get it out? i should prolly borrow a drill for the other two D:

[curtis73]

Try using a heavier mallet and a drift; something that you can really whack and not punch a hole. A socket extension works pretty well. They might be pretty corroded, but a few good whacks should get it sideways, then you can with pliers and just work it out

[typeblu]

any idea how to get the one thats breaking apart out?

[MagicRat]

Originally Posted by curtis73

Try using a heavier mallet and a drift; something that you can really whack and not punch a hole. A socket extension works pretty well. They might be pretty corroded, but a few good whacks should get it sideways, then you can with pliers and just work it out

yes, that method has always worked for me!

[Schister66]

and when a bigger tool doesn't work, bust out the torch!!!

[typeblu]

haha well thanks everyone, the new freeze plugs are in and snug. looks nice. so shiney and brassy. no mo leaks! time to get a radiator now and sex up my cooling system.