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removing a frost plug question??

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dave w

11-23-2003 11:24:13




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I need to replace a frost plug in a WD45. I have tapped pretty hard on the side of the frost plug and it has not budged. I don't want to score the side wall. I'm looking for recommedations? What happens if I drive it down and it falls inside the head? Can it be removed without removing the head?
This sucker seems to be quite tight!!

Appreciate your help with this matter!

dave




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John Ne.

11-23-2003 17:37:26




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 Re: removing a frost plug question?? in reply to dave w, 11-23-2003 11:24:13  
Using a large punch, and heavy hammer, 3lb. tap on the plug near an edge, the punch should be at least 1/4 inch across so you don't simply punch thru, with luck the plug will rotate in the hole, grab an edge with a visegrip type pliers, and roll it on out. If it does drop downinside, using a small pocket magnet should let you fish it out. To install a new one, coat the edges with Permatex sealant, do not polish the hole in the head/block, just scrape it clean, and use a socket that is a good fit inside the plug, gently drive it in. If it is rusty, a self tapping screw or slide hammer may not work too well, as you'll just keep pulling metal out. John in Ne.

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Unimog

11-23-2003 14:16:25




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 Re: removing a frost plug question?? in reply to dave w, 11-23-2003 11:24:13  
I've found after putting a hole in the center
with either a chisel or drill, that a slide
hammer with a hook works very well. A dent puller
with a threaded screw end might work too if it's
not in too tight.



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JMS/MN

11-23-2003 11:56:24




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 Re: removing a frost plug question?? in reply to dave w, 11-23-2003 11:24:13  
You can drive a sharp chisel into the center of it, then stick a flat blade screwdriver in the slot and twist out the plug.



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dave w

11-23-2003 19:07:37




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 Re: Re: removing a frost plug question?? in reply to JMS/MN, 11-23-2003 11:56:24  
Thanks to all that responded. I got it out. used a chisel!!



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Dave in MA

11-23-2003 16:16:29




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 Re: Re: removing a frost plug question?? in reply to JMS/MN, 11-23-2003 11:56:24  
I have used a self drilling sheet metal screw with 5/16 hex head .They work great



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