Yea i had the same problem it depends on what side of the engine there are some in back of the block i think. But i had side ones go out i took off the motor mount and the wheel of course put the engine on a jack and tore it out with pliers because there was a small crack in the freeze plug.

 

and if its in the back of the block yes you do have to take the engine out but if its on the side of the truck then just take the mounts off and work around all the bs.

 

You can also "pry" the plug if you can put enough leverage on it.

 

i cant get out the motor mount,,the freeze plug is right behind the motor bushing or what its called.Its some type of rubber..anyhow

There is a long bolt right trough the rubber thing,i thought just remove it and then get access to the freeze plug behind it but i cant get it out,then i thought ill just take the entire thing out...the mount..i took out all the bolts i could see but is there a bolt underneath also?

And why does it help to take the wheel out??

Ill never get this **** done..it pisses out all the coolant.
Is there any pictures of all the bolts that hold the mount?

sorry for spelling and/or language errors

 

ok so i got the freeze plug out..
But just wondering,how much force do i need to get the new in?And do i need some special tools or something?

 

Just a good size socket to match the size of the plug and a good hammer, and tons of patience.

 

short of patience..It will probably be headache to get it in..


here it is,the darn thing..Grrrr




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Just do like Crazy says and start it with a socket the same size as the plug and just keep tapping it until it goes in. Think about it this way . . . the worse is over, you got the old one out! Good luck and let us know how you make out.

 

yes problem solved,drove it a bit and no leaking..this far atleast

 

just found the same exact coolant leak on mine, its the one right behind the motor mount so im gonna have to do the same thing, great to be able to read all this first, thanks!