rusty ca18

[Rambo24o]

Hello I was just wondering if there's a way to take off the rust from CA without taking it apart... Also is it hard to replace the freeze plugs because one of them got rusted and is leaking water.?

[chalander]

Not sure about the rust, I've always pulled it apart sanded it down and repainted.

Regarding the freeze plug, I've replace one on a ford 5.0 that popped out. I strongly suggest putting the new plug in the freezer before trying to insert it, and if you really need to you can take a torch or heat gun and carefully heat the hole. Also ensure you evenly tap the plug evenly to avoid damaging or unevenly installing the new plug.

If you need to removing the plug, I found this site within seconds of searching which would enlighten you on the entire procedure.
http://m.voices.yahoo.com/how-replace-f ... 06420.html

[boost_boy]

Hello I was just wondering if there's a way to take off the rust from CA without taking it apart... Also is it hard to replace the freeze plugs because one of them got rusted and is leaking water.?

You should seiously consider taking your engine out and correct the issue that it is having. I'm very sure the other freeze plug are not too far behing the rusted one as they are all made of the same material and was infected by the same things that infected the rotted one.