Hi everyones

Just wondering if any off you ever add this before.

I have a coolant leant in the front off the head just over the head gasket it is coming out of a 3/8 freeze plug I believed wen the truck warm up it is stopping is it just the plug or should I dig deaper.

Thanks

Buzzman

 

I had to change 2 freeze plugs on mine this year, down on the side of the block - the back two. I could only find the right size through Dodge dealer, but they were only $2 or $3. Search freeze plugs and you'll find a really good diagram on changing freeze plugs. You don't have a sig, but I understand freeze plugs are more of an issue where it's colder. IM me if I can help in anyway. Wasn't a bad job, took a few hours. Could do one in half an hour now...
J

 

I saw the post I am just concern about this small plug since it is on the head not the block could this be a bad signe.

No coolant in oil and the truck is running great It is just pissing coolant when is cold .

Buzzman

 

Your leak sounds like a small one, because it only seems to happen when cold. This would be because the thermostat is closed and the water pump is still pumping, creating higher pressure inside the engine water jacket. I had this happen when my block was cracked. I lost much less water if I let the engine warm up good before I drove it.
I don't know that this freeze plug is any worse than any other freeze plug going bad.
You *might* be able to use some stop-leak in there, but that's probably only a temporary fix.

Chris

 

I would not recommend the stop leak unless you plan on selling the truck to an enemy. If it is a freeze plug, just go head and replace it. It could be that someone put some crappy water in it and it ate the plug(s). I would also recommend that you drain the radiator and then pull the lower hose and raise the back of the truck to drain even more antifreeze out. Then go get some new stuff and use good (distilled) water in to mix it with.
Tom

 

Thank s everyones .

Turn out to be a small 3/8 frost plug was a ***** to change in the back of the head but was able to do it.

Buzzman