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Title: Frost Plug location
Post by: sward on March 21, 2009, 03:59:58 PM

Hello, I am looking to get some fast help on locating the larger frost plug on my 80 pinto, I know there is three on the exsaust side but where is the 4th. Please tell me its not on the back side of the block where I can not get to it. If so is there a way to change it with out removal? Thanks

Title: Re: Frost Plug location
Post by: Fred Morgan on March 21, 2009, 05:35:27 PM

This is a 2.0 but 2.3 same place in back of the head. Knock out with chisel install rubber freeze plug. Fred :)

Title: Re: Frost Plug location
Post by: sward on March 21, 2009, 06:43:32 PM

Maybe just maybe do you think I might be able to change that with the motor still in the car?

Title: Re: Frost Plug location
Post by: discolives78 on March 21, 2009, 08:30:59 PM

Try taking the hood off to get some clearance, it's only 4 bolts. Mark the hinge locations with a pencil, and lay a towel/blanket over the cowl, and get an assistant. If that doesn't work, you can pull the head with the motor in the car.

Chuck

Title: Re: Frost Plug location
Post by: sward on March 21, 2009, 08:42:11 PM

Thanks guys, Ill giver heck tomorrow. ya tearing the head off of one of these has got to be a breeze, I love the room and the simpleness of this era of car. Thanks alot for your ideas and help.

Pinto Car Club of America

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