What is the best sealant to use on freeze plugs?

What is the best sealant to use on freeze plugs?

1 Sealant. Fast-drying, hard-setting sealant designed for sealing rigid materials and flanges, or patching holes and joints where permanent assembly is desired.

Should I use sealant on freeze plugs?

The freeze plug manufacturers recommend that you do not use any sealant when installing the plugs. Just a clean dry bore.

Can you use RTV on freeze plugs?

Yup. RTV and anti-freeze don’t mix. Aviation Permatex and brass freeze plugs. Punch them in with an installer or a socket if you don’t have an installer set.

How do you seal a leaking freeze plug?

BlueDevil Pour-N-Go is incredibly simple to use and will permanently seal a leaking freeze plug without having to drain and refill your cooling system or ever crawl under your vehicle.

Can I use Loctite on freeze plugs?

Red loctite is not the right thing to use on a core plug. No such thing as a freeze plug, btw.

Are freeze plugs hard to replace?

Replacing freeze plugs is not hard, but getting to them can be really tough with the engine in the vehicle. If you can’t get the plug replaced in the car, then you may need to visit your local NAPA AutoCare Center for assistance.

Can you seal a freeze plug?

Seal up the crack or leak in the freeze plug with a sealant. This solution may only be temporary, and many damaged freeze plugs need to be completely replaced. The sealant will prevent further leaking until you have the replacement parts necessary.

Can I drive with bad freeze plugs?

If you have no other option, you may be able to drive with a bad freeze plug. As long as you keep your engine coolant full and your engine never gets hot, you could limp your car along with a leaking freeze plug although we never recommend it. It’s messy and at any point could leak to your engine overheating.

Can you JB Weld a freeze plug?

JB weld will hold and seal a freeze plug a long time and if the surfaces were properly prepared it might outlast the engine.