34.3 Aluminum Freeze plug
05-16-2005, 08:12 PM
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Re: 34.3 Aluminum Freeze plug (SOHCD16y8)
wot de fock is a freeze plug?
I've been reading several of the catch can threads trying to see what these are normally used for and to find a good pic of one. About all I could find was a pic of the Endyn catch can kit which I think had a pic of the freeze plug.
I've been reading several of the catch can threads trying to see what these are normally used for and to find a good pic of one. About all I could find was a pic of the Endyn catch can kit which I think had a pic of the freeze plug.
05-16-2005, 08:52 PM
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Re: 34.3 Aluminum Freeze plug (BlueShadow)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueShadow »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Are you talking about the large plugs that can be taken off with an allen wrench?</TD></TR></TABLE>
on v8's the freeze plug is in the outer "layer" of the block.located along the coolant passage. i belive this is to let the sand out of the casting.during the manufactuing process, as well as if the engine had "straight water" instead of a 50/50 mix. the freeze plug would burst out, before the block would crack... should it be left in an extremly cold climate.
anyone correct me if im wrong.
on v8's the freeze plug is in the outer "layer" of the block.located along the coolant passage. i belive this is to let the sand out of the casting.during the manufactuing process, as well as if the engine had "straight water" instead of a 50/50 mix. the freeze plug would burst out, before the block would crack... should it be left in an extremly cold climate.
anyone correct me if im wrong.
05-16-2005, 10:12 PM
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Re: 34.3 Aluminum Freeze plug (Dturbocivic)
My guess is he is looking for a freeze plug for to plug the stock "Black Box" port on the back of the block. They kinda look like a small cake pan, well on that is 34.3mm around.
I remeber Earl had posted some where about a standard sized freeze plug that would fit. One that you can pick up from any automotive parts store.
Most freeze plugs are made out of brass.
34.3mm = 1.35039"
1 11/32 = 1.34375" = 34.29991mm
1 3/8" = 1.375 = 34.935mm
I don't know if they are standard sizes, but that would be about as close as you could get.
I remeber Earl had posted some where about a standard sized freeze plug that would fit. One that you can pick up from any automotive parts store.
Most freeze plugs are made out of brass.
34.3mm = 1.35039"
1 11/32 = 1.34375" = 34.29991mm
1 3/8" = 1.375 = 34.935mm
I don't know if they are standard sizes, but that would be about as close as you could get.
05-16-2005, 11:40 PM
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Re: 34.3 Aluminum Freeze plug (SOHCD16y8)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOHCD16y8 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Where can I buy this at online, nowhere around me had aluminum</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's not going to be made of aluminum. The one I bought was steel. Now I have an aluminum Z10 plug for my new block. I got the Z10 because I was thinking about tapping it and using it as a return line for the catch can, or as an extra crankcase vent. It's just a plug right now, and it would be easier to remove if I need to.
It's not going to be made of aluminum. The one I bought was steel. Now I have an aluminum Z10 plug for my new block. I got the Z10 because I was thinking about tapping it and using it as a return line for the catch can, or as an extra crankcase vent. It's just a plug right now, and it would be easier to remove if I need to.
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05-17-2005, 02:02 AM
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for the guy that didin't know about the freeze plug.....a common thing to do up north is to replace those plugs with block heaters. Small electric heaters you plug into your house outlet at night to keep the block warm. Or at least keep it from freezing up.
05-17-2005, 06:08 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IslandSi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">for the guy that didin't know about the freeze plug.....a common thing to do up north is to replace those plugs with block heaters. Small electric heaters you plug into your house outlet at night to keep the block warm. Or at least keep it from freezing up.</TD></TR></TABLE>
god that would suck having to do that every night. :shudders: me=Lazy
god that would suck having to do that every night. :shudders: me=Lazy
05-17-2005, 07:54 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turbosi03 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get the z10 plug... it's like $20
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05-17-2005, 08:07 AM
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05-17-2005, 08:18 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by acurar0ss »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why spend 20 + shipping when you can pay 2.50 for a freeze plug...... </TD></TR></TABLE>
where? Why not include that in your post bashing the only product in this thread?
where? Why not include that in your post bashing the only product in this thread?
.... and I did not know I was bashing anything...
05-17-2005, 09:49 AM
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Re: (turbosi03)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turbosi03 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get the z10 plug... it's like $20
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looks nice, but it's on the back of the block, and nobody will know it's there except for you.
for functionality purposes, go to autozone. i got one for my block last week, and it was a buck
</TD></TR></TABLE>looks nice, but it's on the back of the block, and nobody will know it's there except for you.
for functionality purposes, go to autozone. i got one for my block last week, and it was a buck
05-17-2005, 09:58 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JSpin »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks nice, but it's on the back of the block, and nobody will know it's there except for you.
for functionality purposes, go to autozone. i got one for my block last week, and it was a buck</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wassup Jake,
Was that the autozone "in town" that you went to? you wouldn't happen to remember what the part number is would you? or should I just go in there and ask for a xxx mm aluminum freeze plug?
for functionality purposes, go to autozone. i got one for my block last week, and it was a buck</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wassup Jake,
Was that the autozone "in town" that you went to? you wouldn't happen to remember what the part number is would you? or should I just go in there and ask for a xxx mm aluminum freeze plug?
05-17-2005, 10:05 AM
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i went to the autozone off north texas across from ihop i think it is. i asked 'em for a 34mm freeze plug, and they said they had a 34.3, so i took that one. fit just fine
you wont need the part number
you wont need the part number
05-17-2005, 10:06 AM
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Re: (JSpin)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JSpin »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i went to the autozone off north texas across from ihop i think it is. i asked 'em for a 34mm freeze plug, and they said they had a 34.3, so i took that one. fit just fine </TD></TR></TABLE>
thanks dood, I'll give them a try.
</TD></TR></TABLE>thanks dood, I'll give them a try.
05-17-2005, 10:11 AM
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Re: (acurar0ss)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by acurar0ss »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why spend 20 + shipping when you can pay 2.50 for a freeze plug...... </TD></TR></TABLE>
with all the running around trying to find parts for everything in this build... it's nice to sometimes just call the place or go online, get the part you need for your car and it's done... VS trial and error trying to get one to fit from local store...
with all the money spent whats another $20...
you pay for convenience.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JSpin »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
looks nice, but it's on the back of the block, and nobody will know it's there except for you.
for functionality purposes, go to autozone. i got one for my block last week, and it was a buck</TD></TR></TABLE>
thanks! but your forgetting about all the people that see this post and every other time I post that pic...
got to get my money's worth somehow
with all the running around trying to find parts for everything in this build... it's nice to sometimes just call the place or go online, get the part you need for your car and it's done... VS trial and error trying to get one to fit from local store...
with all the money spent whats another $20...
you pay for convenience.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JSpin »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
looks nice, but it's on the back of the block, and nobody will know it's there except for you.
for functionality purposes, go to autozone. i got one for my block last week, and it was a buck</TD></TR></TABLE>
thanks! but your forgetting about all the people that see this post and every other time I post that pic...
got to get my money's worth somehow
05-17-2005, 11:27 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turbosi03 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
thanks! but your forgetting about all the people that see this post and every other time I post that pic...
got to get my money's worth somehow </TD></TR></TABLE>
fair enough man, i know how it goes. and just so you know, i didn't mean to critisize your purchase in any way. i secretely wish i had gotten the whole z10 breather kit anyway. i didn't really save that much time buying everything seperately, although it was a fun little project.
thanks! but your forgetting about all the people that see this post and every other time I post that pic...
got to get my money's worth somehow
</TD></TR></TABLE>fair enough man, i know how it goes. and just so you know, i didn't mean to critisize your purchase in any way. i secretely wish i had gotten the whole z10 breather kit anyway. i didn't really save that much time buying everything seperately, although it was a fun little project.