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Re: [GMCnet] Freeze Plugs- what do i need to know ? [message #351690 is a reply to message #351443]

Mon, 20 January 2020 08:38

jimk

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General motors use a pellet to put in the cooling system to help seal small
leaks on a new engine they sell.
Depending on what you think, it is a fast anf inexpensive way to fix.

On Mon, Jan 20, 2020 at 6:22 AM dave silva via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> The Revcon has not been run much for years, it's still not driving (brakes)
>
> I was running it up to temp to set up the controller for the electric fan
> when steam began coming out of the right rear of the engine.
>
> I was pretty happy to diagnose a freeze plug rather than a head gasket.
>
> So, should i replace as many as i can reach or just the bad one?
>
> Are some more likely to fail than others?
>
> This engine has had mostly just water in it for the last few years
>
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> 1972 Revcon Olds 455, toro drive train. All Stock
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