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You've never had an engine rebuilt before have you? When a machine shop cleans/works on a block they always pull the core plugs.Originally posted by AaronGTRColin
92 Sunbird GT, 3200 Hybrid 13.99@ 95.22 (2004)
90 Eagle Talon TSi AWD 10.54 @ 129mph.Comment
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Awww... Now they don't "Have" to.Originally posted by v6h.o.
Mine was stripped bare...
Torque plate is now on the way...Comment
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They don't have to pull the "core plugs", but it is a good idea. And can we quit calling them "freeze plugs"? If a "core plug" pushes out due to freeze, you got cracks somewhere, (probably around your "freeze plug"), and you are a moron for letting it freeze in the first place.
Most who posted on this thread probably understand that core holes are where the core mold is supported during the casting process. Freeze plugs are a misnomer. And whoever thought that up needs a
! Talk about misleading the public....
IMHO. R&BC...If you are driving a Chevy, everything else, is just a blur. 3.4 Carbon Footprint.
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Nope, I personally haven't. I know why they take them out when they are working on the block though. That's not what I was asking.Originally posted by v6h.o. I've read about rebuilds where people have had them replaced with brass plugs instead of putting stock ones back in and I was wondering why they did this. The only reason I've ever heard is that they'll use threaded plugs sometimes in racing engines and really extreme street engines that have very high oil and coolant pressures.
'97 Grand Prix GT 3800 (sold)
'00 Grand Am GT 3400 supercharged
13.788 @ 103.73 mph, 320whp 300 ft/lbs
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Hell Dennis, I didn't realize how close you were to me. My block and rotating assy is just down the road from you in Sarahsville @ WRP.Originally posted by RednBlackCutlassComment
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only reason I can see using brass is it doesn't corrode compared to the steel plugs.Colin
92 Sunbird GT, 3200 Hybrid 13.99@ 95.22 (2004)
90 Eagle Talon TSi AWD 10.54 @ 129mph.Comment
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Steel wont if your anti-freeze mixture stays correct.1993 EXT. CAB, 3.4L V6 TBI, 5spd manual. Sonoma
1990 4Door, 3.2L V6 TBI, 5spd manual. 4X4. Trooper
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Let's see... what can I schedule. [img]images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]
How about a party at Ben's house next weekend. Woohoo!!
BYOB!!!
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^^where did that come from? it was there when i opened the quickreply bar LMAO
anyways.... on with my message :P
its not just the inside of the block you have to worry about
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You're about three hours away, depending on your foot.Originally posted by tejohnson
There are a lot of 660'ers in Ohio.
If you are driving a Chevy, everything else, is just a blur. 3.4 Carbon Footprint.
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Back on topic though, most "Good" parts outlets carry Dorman products. Dorman handles steel, as well as brass and expandable core plugs. Just measure yours and build your own set. Personally, I would stay with steel. As noted earlier, with proper anti-freeze solution, no problems with rust, from the inside. Paint them outside and you have a total seal.If you are driving a Chevy, everything else, is just a blur. 3.4 Carbon Footprint.
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brass is still the better solutionComment
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And just why is that?If you are driving a Chevy, everything else, is just a blur. 3.4 Carbon Footprint.
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I will be running more water, dumping the dexcool, and using water wetter at normal. Didn't think this would be a big debate. My intent is just for less of possibility of rust. I have no real opinion of what is stronger/better. Honestly, it just keeps the liquid in. If they bust out, you have problemsOriginally posted by RednBlackCutlass
As to the comment I made before, I was obviously confused about your location
With so many folks in the region, should have a get-together area this year (National Trails?).Comment
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i would be down for national trails
lol anyways, antifreeze doesn't cool your engine, the water does, the more water, the better it will cool. i wouldn't run full water but i would do maybe a 2:1 ratio, using distilled water of course
oh and water wetter, or some kind of surface tension reducer will always help
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