Sponsored Content
Went for a little drive after cleaning and packing my steering box full of grease. While backing in the garage I noticed water pouring out. Got it in the garage and looked under the hood and found the water's coming from one of my rear freeze plugs, looks like passenger side. And I just had the tranny out for rebuild. This sucks, but at least so does the weather. Can I get to these by pulling tranny again or do I have to pull the Engine. Did I mention this sucks.
LonnieBe the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
SPONSOR AD:: (Our Sponsors help support Vette Registry)
r
Sorry to hear of your woes, probably gonna havta pull the motor,,wow that sucks,,didnt ya have no antyfroze in her,,rd
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
You can pull either one. The trans is probably easier.
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Lifetime Member
Moderator
Send PMModerator
Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
Posts: 22718
Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight"
#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Hmmmmis the water leaking out the side of the engine, or from the rear?
If it is actually from the rear of the engine block, then pulling the trans is much easier and quicker than ripping the engine out. And yes, it does suck...
If it is from the side, then you'll need to remove the starter, and maybe an engine mount to replace the freeze plug...
If it is actually from the rear of the engine block, then pulling the trans is much easier and quicker than ripping the engine out. And yes, it does suck...
If it is from the side, then you'll need to remove the starter, and maybe an engine mount to replace the freeze plug...
Joel Adams
C3VR Lifetime Member #56 
My Link 
(click for Texas-sized view!) NCRS
"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Plenty of antifreeze, I think it just let go or maybe bad install. It's one of the back ones for sure. All the side ones are OK, and did I mention this Suck's. Eventually this is gonna work out to be the same as a framoff restoration. Well I guess this moves to the top of the list. Thanks again Joel for the steeringbox info. at least it steers better.
Lonnie
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling
Sponsored Content