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7.3 idi freeze plugs
thanks again to all! to icanfixall- I do not want to replace all of them- I'm just thinking if I go thru all the trouble of pulling engine, tranny, I mights well change them; I'm pretty sure the coolant mix had too much water and I'm pretty sure the coolant/water froze, so I'm thinking in...- 11ice
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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7.3 idi freeze plugs
Thanks for the info - genlightning, icanfixall and knuckledragger! I'm kinda torn about this truck. I love it and have babied it until the last 2-3 years during which I've at least started it and ran it every 2-3 months. I've done all the basic stuff such as starter, alt, batts, inj lines...- 11ice
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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7.3 idi freeze plugs
I do plan on using the tool- it's getting to the hole on the block that I'm worried about. How much work to get to the holes (aka engine core plug holes or freeze plug holes) on the back of the engine? Should I do all of them even if the others are intact? Is it possible to do without pulling...- 11ice
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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7.3 idi freeze plugs
I found a freeze plug in my bellhousing which had coolandt pouring out of it. How tough to replace for a driveway mechanic? Shouold I replace all? How likely is it that the block is cracked?- 11ice
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