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1999 Mitsubishi Mirage Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting Kenny103 Anonymous Poster m2kswise@aol.com Jan 2, 2006, 12:27 PM Post #1 of 4 (4395 views) 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage Sign In I have a 99' Mirage that the freeze plugs just popped out. I would like to know why this occured and is it very difficult to fix since I am the one who will repair the engine? I also have a1991 Mitsubishi Mirage 4-cylinder that I am trying to find a good engine for a reasonable price. Any suggestions? Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 2, 2006, 2:28 PM Post #2 of 4 (4394 views) Re: 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage Sign In GET THAT ENGINE IN A FREEZE FREE PLACE NOW!! You might get lucky and only need to replace them. They are actually called core plugs and not intended to save your engine from freezing as the whole world thinks. Use more than one anti-freeze tester as I have so many that are so far off it's a joke, that or go by volume for the system. EG (ethelene glycol) does NOT expand at even readings around 10F and will just make slush. You must have had almost nothing in the system. Good luck - that can be quite a project for just a few bucks in parts, - T ES Anonymous Poster ezzi23@yahoo.com Aug 4, 2006, 8:21 AM Post #3 of 4 (3946 views) Re: 1991 Ford Escort Sign In My husband and I have a 1991 Ford Escort. We have just found out that the freeze plug, or core plug is leaking and needs to be replaced (it caused overheating). He went to the auto part store and they said the freeze plug would cost only 60cents!! He would like to replace it himself, but the only problem we have is not knowing how easy and accessible the location of the freeze plug is. Can you advise us on how easy it would be to replace this? HELP E IN HOUSTON Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 4, 2006, 12:06 PM Post #4 of 4 (3938 views) Re: 1991 Ford Escort core Plug Sign In These little cheap parts can be a monster headache. First locate which one and your access to it. They come out with puches - chisles to get them crooked then pliers and whatever to pull it out. Don't hurt the hole as it must seal again. New one can go in with a socket that fits inside it close and hammer it in but just so far!! Trouble with this is that if one is bad they probablable all are Worse is that you may need to about take the engine out!! If so and this is a keeper do them all. It's an older car now and you can fake it by getting a new one then ask for an expandable one that fits inside the new one real close. Sold as rubber or metal that you tighten up with wrench or socket (the metal ones are better) and you just leave the old one in. That's best for a last ditch fix. Anything less than doing them all renders this car independable and it would only be fair if you sold this car to tell the buyer. That trick will only work if you can find the right expandable plug. If it's an easy one do it right and get some anti-rust additive in the system and you may luck out and not need another, T   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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