Hi all I'm back and feeling better. I was away due to Medical reasons and got some good news and some slightly bad news. The best part is I'm not dead and that's all that matters. lol.

Well now here is my problem I have been loosing some coolant now and again and think I know where it is coming from but want ideas on the best cheapest way to fix it.

Here are some pics





Well as you can see it's coming from 2 of the 4 big **** freeze plugs on the bottom of the block. What would be the best way to stop this without pulling the motor??

 

the freeze plugs need to be replaced, not sure on the procedure but it should be outlined in the FSM, the 1998 manual is the same as it will be for your truck

 

I have my block heater coming out of that hole there. Just thought I would throw that out there.

 

block heaters were NOT standard equipment on these trucks

 

So shrpshtr your saying i need to do the full drain clean and replug route huh. Damn I was hoping for a simple fix due to money issues and my body not liking doing anything but resting. lol

OK well time to call in the favors my friends owe me. Thanks for the quick response.

 

really? Well thats good...I guess? It works to! Was amazing during the winter!

 

dirtrango, yea no easy way around it except to drain the coolant and replce the plug, i mean you COULD try to just pull the plug and let the fluid pour all over you but i do NOT recomment that for obvious reasons

roller, nope block heaters were added aftermarket only afaik