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A bad freeze plug will leak coolant and cause the engine to overheat.
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Can you use jb weld on freeze plug leak?
Sounds like a real bad idea. A leaking freeze plug is usually a sign of a very neglected cooling system. You need to replace the leaking plug with a new one. Unfortunately there is probably corrosion throughout the whole cooling system. You will probably have other leaks soon.
Cylinder 7 not firing on 98 350 mercruiser what could it be?
It will be a bad cap, bad plug wire or bad spark plug See more at sterndrives.com
What causes your car to lope after its started?
It could be many things '' It could be a bad spark plug, It could be a bad plug wire ,It could also be a bad ignition coil module .
Rough idle 96-99 blazer?
Could be, a bad spark plug(s), a spark plug wire(s), a bad distributor cap, a bad rotor, a vacuum leak, bad fuel injector(s).
If the code reader says P304 on a 2001 Hyuandai Elantra what does that mean and what do you need to fix the problem?
P304 means misfire on number four cylinder. Can be bad spark plug ,bad plug wire,or bad fuel injector. could also be loose plug wire or injector wire. How many miles since tune-up ?
How do i change the freeze plug on driver's side on a 2.8 v6 engine on a 1988 ford bronco 2 xlt?
Locate the bad freeze plug and remove parts that impede the facilitation of reaching the plug. Take a screwdriver and hammer out the old plug. Replace the plug with either a regular plug (a socket that fits the inside of the freeze plug helps) or a rubber expanding freeze plug.
Where is the freeze plug on a 96 olds bravada?
There are 8 freeze plugs. If you have a bad one it's where the coolant is leaking from the engine block or a cylinder head, .
What happens when a freeze plug goes bad?
Freeze plugs are designed to try to save the engine block if your anti freeze isn't strong enough. When you put straight water in your radiator, and the temp gets below freezing, the water freezes, and the freeze plug is supposed to pop out. If your freeze plug popped out, but had adequate antifreeze, it wasn't installed properly--There are usually 6 to 8 plugs on the block/heads
Is a freeze plug responsible for loud knocking and stalling of an engine?
The only purpose for freeze plugs is for preheating an engine block before starting. When a freeze plug is bad they will generally leak coolant but not be responsible for a loud knocking noise. If I were you I would first verify the correct fuel is in your tank (gas or diesel). Second check ignition timing, Third check for bent puchrod which this one should also give back fireing. Only if the freeze plug is leaking enough to cause the engin to overheat. A freeze plug is SUPPOSED to allow the coolant to push out the plugs if the water freezes. The freeze plug seals in the coolant when everything is working normally. Freeze plugs can rust through and leak, but that's all they do, they don't cause noise unless your engine is overheating.
Could a bad water pump prevent a car from starting?
no
How can you tell if your freeze plug is bad?
Usually you'll have some leaking around the plug... get a flexible necked mirror and a flashlight and look around it for leaking cooolant.
Leak in your block on drivers side of 4.3 l s10?
a piston has gone thru it or u have a bad freeze plug
Where is the freeze plug on 1994 Pontiac firebird located?
There is a freeze plug located on the "passenger side" of the engine. It can be seen by jacking up the car and looking above the coolant sensor. If it is bad, antifreeze may be puddling toward the center of the car where the engine and transmission meet.
Will a bad crankshaft sensor prevent a 1995 Dodge Intrepid from starting?
Yes, it could.
Can you use jb weld on freeze plug leak?
Sounds like a real bad idea. A leaking freeze plug is usually a sign of a very neglected cooling system. You need to replace the leaking plug with a new one. Unfortunately there is probably corrosion throughout the whole cooling system. You will probably have other leaks soon.
If your radiator if full and then 5 min later empty is the water pump bad?
When the water pump goes bad it can leak coolant. Coolant loss can also be caused by bad hoses, a bad radiator, or a hole in a freeze plug.
Can a chip in the key prevent a 92 Park Ave from starting?
Most likely your ignition switch is bad
