leaking freez plugs

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mercury tracer
I had to pull the transmission out to replace the rear freeze plug

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[koryh2009]

is this a 1.8, 1.9 0r 2.0L?

[autotyme]

possibly 1.8...I think...=/

[giberish9]

I'm well aware of that. I just wanted to know your opinion, because about 10 months ago I had a remanufactured engine installed in my truck. 500 miles later I bring it back because the freeze plug and oil sending unit was leaking. Last month while I was replacing the shocks, I saw a rubber expansion plug just as plain as day. What annoys me the most is that I was never informed.

[autotyme]

the rubber one are not really freeze plugs I dont think they will come out if the block actually freezes

I think those are more for temporary use only

if your not in the cold weather you should be ok but I would get a brass one installed

[giberish9]

Do you think it would be a good idea to replace a freeze plug with an expansion plug?

[autotyme]

an expansion plug is also called a freeze plug there smarty

[highonbetter]

@pitbullman73

hi pitt,can you answer me this. i have a 95 camaro.and blew out the freezeplug.did they have to pull the engine or trans out to replace yours?and which plug of yours was it. mine is the right front.i asked 100 people this.and everyone hasa a different answer.i have never talked to a soul who replaced one...plz help

[Goodspittin]

My truck leaks a lot too (stripped bolt on the radiator) and the freeze plug came out last night, someone put water in my coolant and it froze.

[koryh2009]

yeah, i have the 2.0 and it randomly leaks antifreeze from time to time. could a freeze plug be the culprit?

[pitbullman73]

damn im glad u did that yourself, whatever you do dont go to a shop to get that fixed. Mine in my 94 camaro blew out, they charged 1000 dollars for labor!!!

[giberish9]

thanks