Recent content by reefkeeper

All - thanks for the input... going with Fel-Pro

nope... I have 2 two year olds that prevent me from taking the time. I need a solid day without distractions and I can't seem to get an hour much less 4 or 5 needed. Thanks for checking in. I may get to it Sunday. Don't plan on doing the head ones. I did go and get the new brass ones...

Thanks for the advice

Getting ready to pull 318 on 74 Duster to replace the freeze plugs. I figure I might as well replace a few other gaskets that appear to be leaking. any opinions or advice on gasket kits.

it is definately the freeze plugs. One on each side. caked with residue and with the engine cold I can clean them... wait a minute and they are dripping, but very slightly.

got it... Brass plugs. Thanks.

Thanks guys... Going to go to NAPA this afternoon to see if they have the plugs and a couple gaskets. I plan on replacing the head, intake, and oil pan gaskets as well.

going to tacklle it this weekend. Decided to pull the motor and replace them all. Any advice on getting them out since I am not doing a full block tear down?

thanks guys... anyone every try to do it from underneath with the engine still in the car? I think if I remove the exhaust manifolds and the starter I may be able to get at them... but I am concerned about trying to drive them in straight. I may just bite off pulling the engine and replace...

I have a 318 in a 74 Duster. As I am trying to get all the leaks, rattles, and thumps addressed since my son bought the car the recent challenge is two freeze plugs leaking. They are leaking from the freeze plug itself via little pin holes... not from the edge seam where the freeze plug...

Started it up this afternoon. All is well and no more fuel leaking.

oil seems to be fine... but I will probably change it anyhow. Thanks for the advise. changed the fuel pump last night. Have not started it back up yet... giving it time to cure.

thanks REDFISH... going to change it once the baby goes to bed tonight.

74 Duster... 318 4 bbl The fuel pump out of nowhere started squirting fuel out of a hole on the left side (viewed from the passenger side). I bought a new fuel pump and I am getting ready to install it... but I am curious why all the sudden this happened. Also important to note this...

I also went to local dodge dealer and picked up a filler tube grommet just today... 15 bucks. They changed the grommet and gave it an additional flange the old one did not have. I think it is to prevent the fuel from collection around the edge. WHOOO HOOO no leaks anymore. Also, I...