Eric Zeno wrote: > The only reason these are in todays engines > is, that access is needed when making the block to get the casting > sand out. THESE WILL NOT PROTECT YOUR engine > for freezing water. Jim Felder wrote: I didn't engineer the things, was just passing along the rationale for having them. Why do you think they are called freeze plugs?
Jeff writes: You'll also probably have better luck finding replacements if you do NOT ask for block-casting-sand access plugs …
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