Block Drain Leaking? 01 Burb.

[airbus330]

Thanks in advance, I am a Newbie.
On the lower left side of the engine block is a plug. It is leaking anti freeze about qt/week. Is this plug easy to remove and re-install? What kind of tools are needed.

[OverBoardProject]

That really depends, there are 2 styles of plugs.

Drain the coolant below the level of the plugs first.

The first type comonly known as frost plugs can be a royal pain in the you know what. Depending upon where they're located and what's in their way.
These plugs kind of look like a bottle plug knocked in there
To get these out I usually use a hammer and punch, banging on the outer edge in 1 spot only until they rotate enough in the socket to get a screwdriver or small pry bar behind there. Then I pry it out.
When your pounding on the punch try your best to stop it from hitting the block.

Clean up the surounding area, and really clean the hole,

There are really 2 types to install, 1 has a little bolt that you crank on which tightens the plug. Use this type if it's in a really tight location.

The other type is the same pound in version as you took out. Try to get it made out of Brass because they're the best quality.
With these most people use a little bit of RTV sealant around the outer edge.
Find a socket that fits nicely in side the frost plug, and just pound it into the hole. Hake sure that it goes in straight. Pound it in about as far as the origional was

The other type of plug is just a simple use the right tool (wrench or socket sometimes allen keys and even a 1/4 3/8 or 1/2 " rachet)
With this type just remove it, clean the area and threads, wrap on some teflon tape the right direction then put the plug back in.

If it was the first type wait at least 1/2 an hour then pour the coolamt back in, and your off.
With the second type you can poor the coolant in right away since there is no sealant to dry, then your off.