Re: Freeze Plug Leak

[a440plus6 <a440plus6@xxxxxxxxx>]

I always use a little sealant when I install plugs, whether is a fresh build on the engine stand with metal plugs or when I have to use a rubber one for temporary fix. Key here is use "little"....more is not always better.

This is the ONLY gasket maker/sealant I use since they came out with it. Even though it says "silicone" it is paintable unlike the first siliconized gasket maker/sealant they came out with. I think it comes in 3 colors....grey, red and black.

http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_makers/auto_permatex_ultra_black_maximum_oil_resistance_rtv_silicone_gasket_maker.htm

Jerry

On Sat, Nov 12, 2011 at 7:33 PM, Eric R <hoodoovoodooray@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Clean the opening as good as you can to make it smooth, even if you
have to wire brush it or sand it. Maybe you have an old piece of a
plug or rust stiull stuck to the edge of the hole.  Then try the
rubber plug.   I don't like the looks of the rubber plug, but trying
to get the metal plugs in the engine while it's still in the car is
tough.  I don't think I would use sealant on the rubber as the rubber
should expand enough when tightened.  A  rubber plug in the expansion
hole by the starter  will make the starter sit slightly off center and
not catch sometimes.

On Nov 12, 7:16 pm, Donald Gallimore <dongallim...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> I've been fighting a core plug leak in my '65 Statellite 383.  I've put a couple
> of metal plugs in there and just can't get it to seal. I even tried them with a
> sealant - I think is was the Permatex copper sealant.  Right now, I have the
> rubber plug.  Any ideas of sealant and/0r prep work that I can do?  The engine
> is in the car.
>
> Akron Don Gallimore

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