Howdy Everyone,
Lately I've noticed a leak under my engine... Its not oil.... Its green... Its next to the oil drip though at the back of the engine.... I checked the sending unit and she's super tight and dry, so my only guess is that its the coolant plug at the back of the motor... My question here is, I am considering yanking the motor and replacing all the freeze plugs at this point now, is this the best route? Also, if I'm replacing all the plugs, should I replace the cam plug too just for good measure? I just had this motor out to do the rear main (the rope seal ripped and refused to be pushed out) like 3 months ago, so this really sucks.
When I go to replace the plugs, should I use the brass ones or steel? I've seen both. Brass is pretty and doesn't rust out like the steel ones. Anyone know what sizes all the plugs are?
I plan on replacing the oil pan gasket too since it still leaks. I'm gonna try RTV despite how much I refuse to use it on a motor b/c I'm tired of this leaking (both my 200s do the same). Should I use the factory gasket+RTV or just RTV? While I'm in there, I kinda want to put ARP rod bolts in it since I'll be putting my aussie head on eventually (just shipped today!) and likely adding a supercharger. I know the bolts are the weak point in the motor which is why I'm considering it. Will the new ARP bolt just fit in, or will the rod need to be machined for it? If it needs to be machined, maybe its best to hold off on all this till I get the aussie and its ready to fitment.
Thanks,
Ryan
Lately I've noticed a leak under my engine... Its not oil.... Its green... Its next to the oil drip though at the back of the engine.... I checked the sending unit and she's super tight and dry, so my only guess is that its the coolant plug at the back of the motor... My question here is, I am considering yanking the motor and replacing all the freeze plugs at this point now, is this the best route? Also, if I'm replacing all the plugs, should I replace the cam plug too just for good measure? I just had this motor out to do the rear main (the rope seal ripped and refused to be pushed out) like 3 months ago, so this really sucks.
When I go to replace the plugs, should I use the brass ones or steel? I've seen both. Brass is pretty and doesn't rust out like the steel ones. Anyone know what sizes all the plugs are?
I plan on replacing the oil pan gasket too since it still leaks. I'm gonna try RTV despite how much I refuse to use it on a motor b/c I'm tired of this leaking (both my 200s do the same). Should I use the factory gasket+RTV or just RTV? While I'm in there, I kinda want to put ARP rod bolts in it since I'll be putting my aussie head on eventually (just shipped today!) and likely adding a supercharger. I know the bolts are the weak point in the motor which is why I'm considering it. Will the new ARP bolt just fit in, or will the rod need to be machined for it? If it needs to be machined, maybe its best to hold off on all this till I get the aussie and its ready to fitment.
Thanks,
Ryan
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