Re: IML: Freeze plugs on 81

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Matt, there's good news, and there's bad news. The freeze plugs you can see, (good), with care and perseverance, can be changed, however there are two plugs in the bellhousing area,(only small block), that can not be replaced, without engine, or trans. removal.(bad).This would be a good time to decide if your trans. needs work, or if the trans comes out  just to change freeze plugs. Ya'll have a nice day, Dave.

 

> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: Matthew Gill <mgill3@xxxxxxx> 
>
> > Ok, just had my car taken to a shop to be inspected. 
> > 
> > The guy checked out the undercarriage and we both saw that every one 
> > of my freeze plugs are bad, ranging from pretty corroded, to just 
> > starting to corrode. He tells me that the way the frame is built, 
> > they would need to actually remove the engine in order to replace 
> > them all. Most of them seem removable where they are, but a couple 
> > are behind the frame.. He tells me that with this car, the bracket is 
> > built into the frame and they'd have to remove the engine first. 
> > 
> > If anybody here has any experience with having freeze plugs replaced 
> > on their 81-83 let me know, some advice would be great. The mechanic 
> > told me it would be about $800 in 
> labor plus about $50 or so in 
> > parts, even though i know i can buy the plugs for about 10 dollars... 
> > 
> > What should I do? Is he correctly in saying the engine needs to come 
> > out? 
> > 
> > Thanks 
> > 
> > 
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