the26incher Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Hello, I have a 1982 GL wagon with a 1800 that has a leaky freeze plug under the valve cover. I'm not having much luck with the local parts guys and I hope someone here knows the size of the plug needed. Should I just try to press in the old plug or replace with a new? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I wouldn't reuse unless it was your only option. I do not remember what size they are, just that when I blew 2 of them out all I had to do was take them in to a local auto parts store (NAPA) and they quickly matched it to a common core-plug from Dorman. If you have a reasonably non-deformed old plug in hand, a decent parts store should be able to help. If they are not competent enough, ask them to let you look through their drawers of Dorman parts (or equivalent supplier); match the outside diameter and you should be good. IIRC, you should coat the edge with Loctite (red???). I could be wrong on this, so research a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaby Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 have had this problem... decent parts store is not enough.... went to 3 parts places and a couple indusrial suppliers they are 20mm i had to go to a subaru dealer that knows about old gen soobs the nearest dealer is useless i can give you details if you like - i'm sure they could ship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naru Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Use a new one. Subaru 11051AA010.$2-$3 If 20mm is corect,there are aftermarket ones. Dorman 555-101 or NAPA 381-2151 Dorman ones are on ebay if no one local has them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the26incher Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 Thanks guys! I live on a rock in the middle of nowhere! Trying to find anything here is a beooch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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