I8ASaleen

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Alright the car is coming back together but before I can put the water pump on I need to know how everyone plugged the hole that's in the timing cover left by removing the waterpump drive. I bought a 50 cent 5/8 freeze plug and it was too small, I don't know it they have an 11/16 there or not. Anyone else run into this?

fergymoto

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Have it welded up.

I8ASaleen

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Welp not really an option atm b/c everything but the wp is back on the car...I wish I knew someone with welding capabilities or else I would've done it when I had it cleaned and painted.

James Montigny

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I8ASaleen

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What can I say, I don't know anyone that knows how to weld except for a guy at an exhaust shop.

FlamingChicken

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pretty sure the one i used was 11/16". just put silicon around it to keep it in place. remember i almost dropped the 5/8 inside the cover.

SpeedDensityZ

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Could you use a freeze plug?

I8ASaleen

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Ok I measured it and it looked like either a 5/8 or an 11/16, I'll try the 11/16.

SnakeOiler

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I used JBweld on a freeze plug. worked great.

Speed Density

iTrader: (38)

I have a half dollar welded on mine.

BizZzatch350

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Freeze plug works well, I had mine welded close. Cost abut $40 though.

SprayedLT1

iTrader: (8)

I jb welded a quarter on mine. I have pics somewhere but won't be able to post them until tomorrow.

SLawson86

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drilled mine out and pressed a metric freeze plug in place

2XR95Z28

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I JB welded a plug my buddy made in mine, you can see the pics on my motor build thread, its gonna be tough to get a good seal on it if the cover is still on there though...

James Montigny

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Wow, I didn't think JB would hold up with the heat and vibration.

2XR95Z28

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i've been told by multiple people they have had it for years and no problems one guy said he JB'd in a quarter and its been like that for 5 years.... If it looks like it's starting to crack at all i'll pull it and find somewhere to get it welded..

I8ASaleen

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Hmmm I might just gather up some JB weld and a quarter then. Gotta get the car done pretty much tomorrow or Sat so something is better than nothing.

James Montigny

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Use a 50cent, it will last twice as long.
Or a silver dollar

LSWHO

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I disagree, his career seemed to end pretty quick. Thank god.

GIZMO

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You can also use the old seal. Just cut a piece of thin sheet metal and use the seal to hold it in place. Otherwise, the half doller trick works well. I use "The Right Stuff" to hold it in place.