My dad and I just did a freeze plug on his truck and the stupid dipstick was in the way too. I had to pull the pan to tap out the dipstick. Then we used a rubber plug like you but then the nut in the center was in the way for the dipstick omg it's always harder than it seems. You did great though I enjoy when people show how hard it really is. That's why they charge so much to do mechanical work. Some people think it's easy but it isn't easy at all even with the best tools because it takes alot of effort to fix stuff. Your time is the most important thing to consider. Thanks for the video it's much appreciated!!!!!
Thanks for showing the challenges of the job! Luckily its a freezer plug that's accessible with the engine still in the car! Those rubber freezer plugs look interesting. Might try them!
got a 73 f350 with a 400. passenger side rear freeze plug was leaking. removed starter and got the old freeze plug out...wasnt easy. Cannot for the life of me beat the new freeze plug in. Going to have to use a rubber one for right now. my plan is to put the plug in dry ice and heat the block up with a torch. then try and put the brass plug in. Thanks for the video!
Great Video! Was wondering if you had any problems with it after using the rubber one. would you go back and still use the rubber one or would you get one of the other ones. Also, It looks like the dip stick tube did not go back in all the way.
The rubber one lasted until I sold it last year. It probably should be a real one but you'd definitely have to pull the whole engine and do all them. The rubber one worked in a pinch. Kind of like a plug in a tire vs. a new tire.
I gotta change one in my 1989 Ford f150 5.0 I'm hoping it's the only one I need to change I've changed them out before over the years but I admit they can be quiet a challenge some times
where did you get that plug? I really don't want to hammer in a steel plug with 2 1/2 inches of clearance. can't do that. Rock auto doesn't have the right plugs... please help thanks!
@@tyron01 hey so it seems orielly only had 0.75 inch freeze plugs that look like yours. I need 1.5 inch do you know what the seal is called? Is there a specific name? Thanks so much for your help!
@@Toaster_Tier5 it’s the Dorman 02603. Here’s another link to it if you can’t find it at a local parts store. www.partsgeek.com/rj9n54d-chevrolet-bel-air-expansion-plug.html
Hello ty let me introduce myself my name is Terry. Is it ok if i ask you a question i own a 1996 F150 XLT that has 5.0 302 two wheel drive. My question for you is this. Are the freeze plugs on my 302 in same locations as your bronco 302 engine in your bronco?
Watching in horror as the freeze plug drops further and further down into the engine block as he's trying to get it out by using all the wrong tools for the job....... This is literally painful to watch. I almost feel sorry for this guy.
Again.... suggest a tool to use to get it out. Hope you learned something from sitting through my 'painful' video. Even if it was something NOT to do. LOL
Yikes. I don’t know. This was the first one I’ve done. You may have to just lift the engine enough to get the motor mount out of the way. Probably a good time to change them if they haven’t been yet.
@@mikimike Yep, and if it starts leaking I'll take it out and put another one in for the cost of $10 and 20 minutes of my time. Pull the engine for one expansion plug, lol.
Beats the plug all the way into the block then says "why do things always have to be harder for me" lmao they said hit it till it spins not beat it into the block! Next time once it turns sideways use pliers to pop it out so much easier!
Try doing the job without vidoing seems to me you are more interested in your film making!just do the job are your customers paying for your time wasted on the time it takes to video?
Not sure what you are trying to say. It's my own vehicle. I'm not a professional mechanic. No one is paying me. Sorry. But I'll take the film making comment as a compliment seeing as I didn't spend a whole lot of time on it. Just used my iPhone. Hopefully you got something out of it.
Same exact issue with my 1996 f150! I don't have the tools to pull the engine....4 years later ur video is still helping us out buddy! Thank you!
Most realistic video I’ve seen. It’s always at least this difficult for me. Thanks for not editing out the frustration!
GREAT VIDEO Now that's a real video where shit don't always go as planned. But you still get it done!
Thank you so much with showing how the freezer plug can get pushed into the engine. Most videos skip over all the problems
93 bronco with the 302. Same issue and will try to the same style plug. I’ll make sure to use German torque specs. Thanks for the bid!
My dad and I just did a freeze plug on his truck and the stupid dipstick was in the way too. I had to pull the pan to tap out the dipstick. Then we used a rubber plug like you but then the nut in the center was in the way for the dipstick omg it's always harder than it seems. You did great though I enjoy when people show how hard it really is. That's why they charge so much to do mechanical work. Some people think it's easy but it isn't easy at all even with the best tools because it takes alot of effort to fix stuff. Your time is the most important thing to consider. Thanks for the video it's much appreciated!!!!!
Awesome video, Im going to do the exact same thing to my bronco this weekend.
Thanks for showing the challenges of the job! Luckily its a freezer plug that's accessible with the engine still in the car! Those rubber freezer plugs look interesting. Might try them!
got a 73 f350 with a 400. passenger side rear freeze plug was leaking. removed starter and got the old freeze plug out...wasnt easy. Cannot for the life of me beat the new freeze plug in. Going to have to use a rubber one for right now. my plan is to put the plug in dry ice and heat the block up with a torch. then try and put the brass plug in. Thanks for the video!
Just got me an 88 bronco with this issue. This video made it seem easy😎👍
Thanks man. This was an 88 also
@@tyron01 Do you have a link you can send for that part?
I have a 1989 bronco that I’m going through the same thing with
@@alexb.california3933I just got the same thing I can find all the places for the plug is there 3 on the left side to
That’s what I’m working tomorrow for my f150 98 I have hope and faith my God will guide me I need my truck back to work so I can go to work 🤲😭🙏
Great job Ty! Preciate you bruh! 89fl50 freeze plug should be a snap now!
Awsome video thanks!!
GREAT JOB!!!! Thanks
JB Weld the drip area, just like the oil pan....
Yep. That’s what I did in my second video. It actually worked great.
Great Video! Was wondering if you had any problems with it after using the rubber one. would you go back and still use the rubber one or would you get one of the other ones. Also, It looks like the dip stick tube did not go back in all the way.
The rubber one lasted until I sold it last year. It probably should be a real one but you'd definitely have to pull the whole engine and do all them. The rubber one worked in a pinch. Kind of like a plug in a tire vs. a new tire.
great video this is for real problems and all
I gotta change one in my 1989 Ford f150 5.0 I'm hoping it's the only one I need to change I've changed them out before over the years but I admit they can be quiet a challenge some times
Hey I've got a leak on this plug can I patch it since I can't take it all engine out of the out
where did you get that plug? I really don't want to hammer in a steel plug with 2 1/2 inches of clearance. can't do that. Rock auto doesn't have the right plugs... please help thanks!
I think I just got it at O’Reilleys Auto parts.
www.oreillyauto.com/search?q=02603
@@tyron01 thanks a bunch and thanks for your quick response! Keep that Bronco runnin!
@@tyron01 hey so it seems orielly only had 0.75 inch freeze plugs that look like yours. I need 1.5 inch do you know what the seal is called? Is there a specific name? Thanks so much for your help!
@@Toaster_Tier5 it’s the Dorman 02603. Here’s another link to it if you can’t find it at a local parts store. www.partsgeek.com/rj9n54d-chevrolet-bel-air-expansion-plug.html
how do you remove the dip stick tube ??
There’s a bolt holding the bracket. Take that out and then the dipstick tube just slides out.
Hello ty let me introduce myself my name is Terry. Is it ok if i ask you a question i own a 1996 F150 XLT that has 5.0 302 two wheel drive. My question for you is this. Are the freeze plugs on my 302 in same locations as your bronco 302 engine in your bronco?
Yes. They are all in the same place. Some are not that easy to get to without lifting the motor out.
@@tyron01 Yeah ford didnt make it easy on us ford owners did they
What are the dimensions of your replacement freeze plug?
1.5”.
www.partsgeek.com/rj9n54d-chevrolet-bel-air-expansion-plug.html?fp=pp&cid=28884375&aid=4168799326&kid=1100003048259&msclkid=127dbe74ea5f1ec19352de26be9b3c44&Shopping%28BSC%29&Chevrolet&
What's the length of (A piece string)?
Watching in horror as the freeze plug drops further and further down into the engine block as he's trying to get it out by using all the wrong tools for the job.......
This is literally painful to watch. I almost feel sorry for this guy.
Again.... suggest a tool to use to get it out. Hope you learned something from sitting through my 'painful' video. Even if it was something NOT to do. LOL
@@tyron01 vice grips bud
so thats why you sat thru the entire video because it was so painful right
@@PLATINUMODZ his hand barely fit but vice grips should get in there no prob lol
I used long needle nose to get mine out of my 2001 v6 3.9l
Long needle noes pliers.
All 6 of mine were leaking was able to replace one on each side but the ones by the mounts I can reach how do I reach them without removing engine?
Yikes. I don’t know. This was the first one I’ve done. You may have to just lift the engine enough to get the motor mount out of the way. Probably a good time to change them if they haven’t been yet.
@Aaron Yes, I've had to do that same thing. Why don't they make it easy to get the oil pan off?
You do know that the rubber plugs are only a temporary fix meant to get you out of an emergency situation. 🤓
Yep. And in this case, until you have enough time to pull the engine so you can put a real plug in.
I've had a rubber plug in my 351W for 12 years now.
@@prun8893 Of course there's always that one exception.🤓
@@mikimike Yep, and if it starts leaking I'll take it out and put another one in for the cost of $10 and 20 minutes of my time. Pull the engine for one expansion plug, lol.
Lol the German specs 😂😂😂
Nope things be hard for me too 😂😂😂
Beats the plug all the way into the block then says "why do things always have to be harder for me" lmao they said hit it till it spins not beat it into the block! Next time once it turns sideways use pliers to pop it out so much easier!
LOL... I know, right? Not my best work.
Doesn't look too easy, bud. Think ima just pull the motor n be done with it!
That’s probably a good idea if you have the time. Then you can do them all. Let me know if you get it done.
Try doing the job without vidoing seems to me you are more interested in your film making!just do the job are your customers paying for your time wasted on the time it takes to video?
Not sure what you are trying to say. It's my own vehicle. I'm not a professional mechanic. No one is paying me. Sorry. But I'll take the film making comment as a compliment seeing as I didn't spend a whole lot of time on it. Just used my iPhone. Hopefully you got something out of it.
@@tyron01 haters be hating. keep that ford runnnnnin brother!
I learned something out of it Ty. Thank you.