Billet freeze plugs/bypass - Page 2 - Competition Diesel.Com

Gorms · 01-23-2021, 12:41 PM

I got to it from underneath. All the firewall soundproofing crap is gone so I had plenty of room to chase the threads and bolt in the plug. Getting a plug out could be a challenge, I didn't have that problem though. Skipped the bypass, cause all 4 vehicles I have are broken as of this morning, and this will do for now.

kawi600 · 01-23-2021, 01:47 PM

Still looks to me like you have to be a contortionist to get to that thing

Muddin_dude06 · 01-24-2021, 10:29 AM

With the down pipe out of the way it can be done.

Vincejax · 01-26-2021, 07:31 AM

Ive done it from above, reach down behind rear of the head.

Bersaglieri · 02-11-2021, 12:00 PM

Ever come across a thread, read it, and think "Is this a sign that maybe I should be installing billet plugs in my motors before I'm stuck on the side of the road?" ....I'm getting that feeling right now.

I don't beat on my trucks, but I do drive spiritedly and "aggressively tow". I rarely rev over 3200rpm, which I thought would keep me safe from freeze plug failure, but now I'm not so sure.

Glad I read this thread, never knew about trimming impellers or anything of that until today. Are the major plugs to replace the 3 on the side, one rear, and one behind the fan mount?

biggy238 · 02-11-2021, 08:37 PM

Nm wrong engine platform

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Gorms · 06-27-2021, 08:49 PM

Well I got bit again. This time it was the rear-most side plug. Hit something slippery in 3rd gear taking off from a stop light and hit 4k and heard it pop. Wondering it it would be worth trimming the water pump, as I still tow with it but like to have fun sometimes. Got 4 more billet plugs coming either way.. .

thatguy69 · 06-27-2021, 10:29 PM

I have a trimmed pump on both of mine. Hauled 20k in 90 degree weather and had no issues staying cool as long as your fan clutch is working.

01-23-2021, 01:47 PM	#22
kawi600 Name: kawi600 Title: got Coal for Christmas Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: communist urban hell Member`s Gallery Posts: 861	Still looks to me like you have to be a contortionist to get to that thing __________________ Psalm 144 Psalm 37:10,11 Isaiah 65:20

01-24-2021, 10:29 AM	#23
Muddin_dude06 Name: Muddin_dude06 Title: ... Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chandler OK Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,541	With the down pipe out of the way it can be done. __________________ '96 2500 4x4 5sp. 3” Full Long arm lift w/35's ValAir DD Clutch w/ Input DFI 5x.012’s, O-ringed, 625’s Hamilton 178/208, pushrods, PDD street springs, S362sxe/.7WG ‘12 LML crew cab swb 4x4 RC 3.5” lift with 33’s Anarchy tune 5” exhaust w/ Jones 5050XL

02-11-2021, 12:00 PM	#25
Bersaglieri Name: Bersaglieri Title: Ron Swanson's Brother Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,957	Ever come across a thread, read it, and think "Is this a sign that maybe I should be installing billet plugs in my motors before I'm stuck on the side of the road?" ....I'm getting that feeling right now. I don't beat on my trucks, but I do drive spiritedly and "aggressively tow". I rarely rev over 3200rpm, which I thought would keep me safe from freeze plug failure, but now I'm not so sure. Glad I read this thread, never knew about trimming impellers or anything of that until today. Are the major plugs to replace the 3 on the side, one rear, and one behind the fan mount? __________________ 2013 - ISBe - Aisin - AAM 1997 - 6BT - G56 - Dana "Overworked and Underpaid" 2002 - 6BT - 47RH - Sterling [Excursion] 1994 - LT1 - 4L80e - Moser Last edited by Bersaglieri; 02-11-2021 at 12:01 PM.

02-11-2021, 08:37 PM	#26
biggy238 Name: biggy238 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Just North of Wrong Member`s Gallery Posts: 10,859	Nm wrong engine platform Sent from my motorola one 5G using Tapatalk __________________ Check out @bdmaximusworx 05.5 Campanella White TDi Jetta 5spd 45.5MPG -Little Sexy '10 Silver F250 CCLB 4X4 6.4L cummins Swapped Insta @trash.panda250

06-27-2021, 08:49 PM	#27
Gorms Name: Gorms Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dighton Member`s Gallery Posts: 128	Well I got bit again. This time it was the rear-most side plug. Hit something slippery in 3rd gear taking off from a stop light and hit 4k and heard it pop. Wondering it it would be worth trimming the water pump, as I still tow with it but like to have fun sometimes. Got 4 more billet plugs coming either way.. . __________________ 98 12V qclb, NV4500, 5x12s, HE351/HT60 07 Mega, 5.9 auto bone stock 01 TDI Jetta 5spd

01-26-2021, 07:31 AM	#24
Vincejax Name: Vincejax Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2018 Member`s Gallery Posts: 327	Ive done it from above, reach down behind rear of the head.

06-27-2021, 10:29 PM	#28
thatguy69 Name: thatguy69 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mansfield Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,023	I have a trimmed pump on both of mine. Hauled 20k in 90 degree weather and had no issues staying cool as long as your fan clutch is working. __________________ 1999 Compound 24v Rust Rocket 2008 F350 P24v/Allison