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Guest Message by DevFuse

Freeze plug size needed

Started by the26incher , Jul 08 2013 06:47 PM

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#1 the26incher

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PEPEEKEO, Hawaii

Posted 08 July 2013 - 06:47 PM

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

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#2 NorthWet

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Posted 09 July 2013 - 11:59 AM

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.

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#3 wallaby

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clarkston,wa

Posted 09 July 2013 - 12:57 PM

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

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#4 naru

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under the bridge

Posted 09 July 2013 - 01:36 PM

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.