1999 grand am se with v6 engine (GT engine) i think i am leaking the coolant from the freeze plug, it is located on the engine block behind & below the thermostat housing & the water seems to be releasing pressure from the freeze plug area because i added water to it to see where it was bubbling from I couldnt see any bubbling but there is pressure being released & alot of water is on the area of the plug dripping down the front & right side of the eng block. i can hear pressure being released after i shut the engine off & if i open the coolant resivour cap to release pressure it stops coming from the unknown sorce ( freeze plug )
has anyone ever had to replace this ? im prettty sure the previous owner had a overheating problem on the car but said they never drove it in the red zone & had 300$ repair done to the car, but may have added water alone during mid-winter months, could have caused the freeze plug to open. open to any suggestions thank you
2007-09-20 15:36:16 · 7 answers · asked by snavelz_package 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Except for a bunch of major IF issues it is easy. You need to have a clear view and a clear distance in front of the freeze plug. That can be a killer since it could need the engine pulled to do that. The remaining issue is to do a good install on the new plug.
The next step is to get the new plugs and the tool that is used to install the new one. Taking out the old one is simple since you can knock a hole in it with a spike punch and pry it out. Putting it back in involves lining it up and whacking the installation tool evenly to get it to go in without being ****** in the engine block. If it is not straight and all the way in it will leak. It might pay to get a few extra plugs and practice on them till you get the knack.
2007-09-20 15:49:22 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in order to reach your freeze plugs, you'l need to remove the exaust manafold, and any hardware driven by you fan belts on that side of your engine, plus the motor mount. this is NOT a job for the faint of heart, or inexperienced, but can be done at home with the right tools, by the right person.Difficulty is level 4 ( on a 1-5 scale) and only requires one special tool to insert the freeze plug, and a torque wrench to re-install the exaust bolts. Clymer publications has a book with all the details you need to do the job for about $20, at your autozone store.
2007-09-20 15:57:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 13:55:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you end up getting the plug fixed and how hard was it? My plug on my 2000 Grand Am just blew out in the cold weather here in NY. :( This really sucks.
2016-01-08 14:46:31 · answer #4 · answered by Howie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's not the easiest one to put in that car ,but not the worst either,you,ll have to get all obstacles out of your way so you can drive the new one in good and strait,otherwise its a time consuming job,if it has ever had water run in it that probably helped rot it out,very often people will add water to them instead of anti freeze,good luck with it.
2007-09-20 15:48:32 · answer #5 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2014-08-08 14:06:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's a pontiac your best bet is to get rid of it but if you insist, it just screws in and out
2007-09-20 15:44:26 · answer #7 · answered by Daniel S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋