Need some help! Clutch, Freeze Plug ETC.

[cheap_sticker05]

Okay, so when I bought the motor over 2 years ago, I changed all the gaskets, including head gasket to metal. I also noticed a corroded freeze plug on the back of the block that seemed to be in pretty bad shape, so I changed it too. I have noticed lately that the car is using a little coolant every week. When I was under the car getting ready to install the new motor mounts (finally) I saw a little drip of coolant in the EXACT same spot as it was when I got the motor, so it must be leaking again.

What do I need to do to prevent this from happening when I install a new one again? Is there any special cleaning or sanding I need to do to get a good seal?

Okay next problem, I changed the clutch when I bought the motor too. I need to change it, and it seams to be glazed. Is this possibly caused by the coolant leak?

And last, what recommendations do you have for a new clutch, Spec, Toda, Cusco? I need a new flywheel with this too, so if anyone has one for sale let me know or I will just go ahead and get a new one from toda of JUN.

All replies are greatly appreciated!Rich-

[float_6969]

Okay, so when I bought the motor over 2 years ago, I changed all the gaskets, including head gasket to metal. I also noticed a corroded freeze plug on the back of the block that seemed to be in pretty bad shape, so I changed it too. I have noticed lately that the car is using a little coolant every week. When I was under the car getting ready to install the new motor mounts (finally) I saw a little drip of coolant in the EXACT same spot as it was when I got the motor, so it must be leaking again.

What do I need to do to prevent this from happening when I install a new one again? Is there any special cleaning or sanding I need to do to get a good seal?

Okay next problem, I changed the clutch when I bought the motor too. I need to change it, and it seams to be glazed. Is this possibly caused by the coolant leak?

And last, what recommendations do you have for a new clutch, Spec, Toda, Cusco? I need a new flywheel with this too, so if anyone has one for sale let me know or I will just go ahead and get a new one from toda of JUN.

All replies are greatly appreciated!Rich-

IDK if RTV will help w/the freeze plug or not, but you might try it.

Yes, the coolant leak could have glazed the clutch.

I have a SPEC and I like it. Make sure and have the flywheel stepped if it isn't already.

[cheap_sticker05]

I allready know I need a new flywheel. I had the flywheel resurfaced and it was VERY close to the runout.

If anyone has one they want to get rid of let me know.

[cheap_sticker05]

Anyone else have pointers to get a freeze plug to seal good?

I am still looking for a stock flywheel if anyone has one.

[Zero260]

when you take it out, make sure to sand it a little w/ some emry cloth, that should clean out the deposits on the sealing point. and make sure you get the right size freeze plug, and make sure it's a brass one since they don't rust apart, so you won't have to do it again.