frost plug removal/block heater.

'95 Legacy, tried removing screw-in plug in the block when the engine was cold and I couldn't budge it, any hints/tricks. Thanks. TG

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TG
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Drain the coolant if you haven't already done so, and heat it and the surrounding area with a propane torch. This will soften the thread sealant enough to let you remove the plug. You want to get it heated to ~250F or so; almost too-hot-to-touch (the ol' scorched finger gauge). Be sure to reapply loctite "red" or similar when you put things back together.

ByeBye! S.

Steve Jernigan KG0MB Laboratory Manager Microelectronics Research University of Colorado (719) 262-3101

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Thanks, I thought a hot engine from driving would be good enough but I'll try the torch. TG

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TG

"0" land, where about? I'm in Billings MT. Operate HF mobile 5 hours a day and have the 146.76 repeater. TG

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TG

Should this approach fail; start with a hot engine then apply a lump of "dry ice" to the block heater. OR leave it in place and install an in-line engine heater in one of the heater hoses.

Good Luck Walt

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