Freeze Plug Blew Out
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Freeze Plug Blew Out
A friend was driving the Miata last night and it started fish tailing on her on a highway exit ramp then the temperature started climbing fast so she shut it off and coasted it into a parking lot. I got it towed back last night and took a look this evening to find the freeze plug missing. I'm wondering if I installed it improperly or got the wrong size or is this a common thing (I would hope not)?
It was a 30mm plug for the front water neck. I used black gasket sealant on the inner edge and tapped it in with a flat tip screw driver and hammer keeping it even along the perimeter. The edge of the freeze plug sat flush with the edge of the hole. Is it supposed to be sunken in further?
Should I just replace it with another, get one of those adjustable ones, or buy a block off plate from Begi just up the road and be done with it?
Mine installed 2 months ago...
Photo from tonight of the aftermath...
It was a 30mm plug for the front water neck. I used black gasket sealant on the inner edge and tapped it in with a flat tip screw driver and hammer keeping it even along the perimeter. The edge of the freeze plug sat flush with the edge of the hole. Is it supposed to be sunken in further?
Should I just replace it with another, get one of those adjustable ones, or buy a block off plate from Begi just up the road and be done with it?
Mine installed 2 months ago...
Photo from tonight of the aftermath...
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parts index says 1.18"
the 30mm plug I used crushed in quite a bit to fit. I used a socket to drive it in and had trouble removing [the socket] as I used one that was too large of a diameter.
the 30mm plug I used crushed in quite a bit to fit. I used a socket to drive it in and had trouble removing [the socket] as I used one that was too large of a diameter.
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I tried using a socket when installing mine but one side would always be popping out so I ended up using a screwdriver and hammer and just tapping it in evenly.
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Install the next one with Indian Head Shellac.
http://www.permatex.com/products/aut...c_Compound.htm
http://www.permatex.com/products/aut...c_Compound.htm
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Cool, a friend who works on motors told me to use Permatex No.1 (the hard-setting sealant) instead of the No. 2 (soft-setting) that I used previously.
http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut..._1_Sealant.htm
http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut..._1_Sealant.htm
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I used Ultra Grey and a plate.
had no idea these things were blowing out on people.
Permatex® Ultra Grey® Rigid High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
OEM specified. Designed specially for high-torque and high vibration applications, like those common in import engines, this premium RTV gasket maker exceeds manufacturers' performance requirements. Noncorrosive and low-odor. Maximum vibration resistance, with outstanding resistance to oils, cooling and shop fluids. Guaranteed not to leak. Temperature range -65ºF to 500ºF (-54°C to 260°C) intermittent.
Suggested Applications: Valve covers, oil pans, intake manifold end seals, timing covers, water pumps, thermostat housings
OEM specified. Designed specially for high-torque and high vibration applications, like those common in import engines, this premium RTV gasket maker exceeds manufacturers' performance requirements. Noncorrosive and low-odor. Maximum vibration resistance, with outstanding resistance to oils, cooling and shop fluids. Guaranteed not to leak. Temperature range -65ºF to 500ºF (-54°C to 260°C) intermittent.
Suggested Applications: Valve covers, oil pans, intake manifold end seals, timing covers, water pumps, thermostat housings
had no idea these things were blowing out on people.