1994 Silverado Freeze Plug Replacement

[Kyle Thornton]

Hello, I just joined this forum and just bought a 1994 Silverado and found the driver side freeze plug above oil filter housing is leaking. How do I go about replacing it? Never done freeze plugs before.
Thanks,
Kyle T.

 

[michael hurd]

Knock one side in, then grab it with pliers to remove.

Easiest replacement is a block heater. Can install it without removing the engine, might need a stubby screw driver though.


Phillips / Temro 3100057, 1.625" diameter.

Alternatively, you can use the GM one... not cheap though.

http://www.jegs.com/i/GM-Accessories/338/12371293/10002/-1

 

[Kyle Thornton]

Don't have any intentions of installing a heater. Just want to R and R it.

 

[kennythewelder]

Here is a video....

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[kennythewelder]

And another video...

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[4L80]

Advice to install a block heater might be because it is such a crappy spot to access and install a freeze plug. I know my block heater in the same spot was doable but I remember a bit of discomfort, probably easier with a hoist.

 

[kennythewelder]

Welcome to the forum

 

[Kyle Thornton]

I can see it perfectly fine from the drivers side wheel well opening. Removal looks cake but, not sure about installation. I want to ADVOID removing the engine.

 

[kennythewelder]

As long as you can get to it, it is not a hard job. I have done the socket trick before. That works good most of the time.