So last weekend I had to deal with yet another freeze plug behind the block. It fell in, but I was able to get it out after much toil. I HATE FREEZE PLUGS!!!
Here is the make-shift tool I used for the 30mm freeze plug: A lifter and a long 17mm socket:
Yesterday I pressure tested the coolant system and it is all good now. Finally finished putting the transmission back together and reinstalled it in the car. I had to put the transmission on my chest, and lift it up into place to align it so I could bolt it up. All motor mounts and transmission bolts are torqued down. I also was able to reconnect the oil return block to the MBSP, and bolt the turbo and manifold back to the head.
I was also able to reroute one of the coolant lines to the turbo to feed from below. A
productive day!
Here is the make-shift tool I used for the 30mm freeze plug: A lifter and a long 17mm socket:
Yesterday I pressure tested the coolant system and it is all good now. Finally finished putting the transmission back together and reinstalled it in the car. I had to put the transmission on my chest, and lift it up into place to align it so I could bolt it up. All motor mounts and transmission bolts are torqued down. I also was able to reconnect the oil return block to the MBSP, and bolt the turbo and manifold back to the head.
I was also able to reroute one of the coolant lines to the turbo to feed from below. A
productive day!