major coolant leak

[blue_supra_boy2]

I noticed I'm leaking water through a hole in the side of the block a lil above the manifold it looks like its missing some sort of cover or something any ideas??? I noe it has those hoes along the side but the other ones are covered

 

[cuel]

Take a picture and post it up.

 

[blue_supra_boy2]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/soccer_jock02/7mblock1.jpg

heres the picture of what i believe is the problem

water is leaking through there completely it seems like its just open

 

[kabanimk3supra]

that's a freeze plug. you just need to replace it. No biggie!!

 

[blue_supra_boy2]

that's a freeze plug. you just need to replace it. No biggie!!

does the motor have to be taken out?

 

[kabanimk3supra]

I really doubt it, But I've never had to replace one.

I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will chime in.

I think if you can get to it with the motor in, you'll be okay.

I THINK.

 

[blue_supra_boy2]

I really doubt it, But I've never had to replace one.

I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will chime in.

I think if you can get to it with the motor in, you'll be okay.

I THINK.

thank you very much for ur help i was starting to worry it was something worse

 

[kabanimk3supra]

Don't mention it man, no problem.

Let us know what happens.

 

[kabanimk3supra]

I found this with a quick google search. This shows how to replace that freeze plug of yours.

http://www.automedia.com/Replacing_a_Freeze_Plug/ccr20070401fp/1

or this one, a little more detailed.

http://www.helium.com/items/1215796-freeze-plugs-for-dummies

good luck