freeze plug

2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
5.3L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MAINE992
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I have no way of getting my motor out of my truck and I was wondering is there anyway that I can fix my freeze plug that is by the fire wall without taking the motor out.
Jan 27, 2015 at 12:07 PM
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JOHNNYT73
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Is it facing the firewall, or is it just on the rear of the motor near the firewall?
Jan 27, 2015 at 12:51 PM
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MAINE992
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its on the rear of the motor facing the firewall
Jan 27, 2015 at 3:03 PM
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JOHNNYT73
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From what info I can find. It looks like you are going to have to remove the engine. Though I would also see if you could access it from removing the transmission.
Jan 27, 2015 at 6:05 PM
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MAINE992
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I think I can do it if I remove the transmission I just don't know how to go about doing that by myself. Can you give me a little info on how to get it done that way please.
Jan 28, 2015 at 7:27 AM
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PAWNITA
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Does a 1996 Chevy Silverado have rear freeze plugs?
Mar 6, 2021 at 10:39 AM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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I believe its 2 of them its been quite a while since I do rebuilds if I'm wrong the tale to tell is: If its leaking coolant between the rear of the engine and transmission
Mar 6, 2021 at 10:39 AM (Merged)
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NSX_TC
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can you get to it to replace it...i have no repair book...thanks for any help
Mar 6, 2021 at 10:40 AM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Can you tell where the leak is? Are you sure it's a freeze plug? If so, you should be able to get to it. The are on the engine block and hard to get to, but it can be done.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
Mar 6, 2021 at 10:40 AM (Merged)