freeze plug location on 302

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    bLaH_hA Member

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    :huh:i am pretty sure i blew a freeze plug. i put my mav in park and bam all the water drained out toward the back of my engine. i need help
     
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    put some water in and see where it's comming out...:yup:
     
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    i have water in the car now but its not leaking while its not running. only whenever the car is run or has ran
     
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    need to start the car for a little bit if the block has drained your water pump will have to assist the water to get the block and hoses full. sounds like a heater hose if it only leaks under pressure a soft plug it wouldnt matter if it is running or not.
     
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    There are soft plugs on the heads.... one on each end, I believe. The rear ones are nearly impossible to get at with the heads in place. Start the car and watch for the water and then trace it back to the source.
     

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