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Old 12-27-2017, 12:30 AM   #1
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Rear freeze plug coolant leak solutions

Well after over a year of dealing with airdog I finally have a working fuel pump so I can actually get the engine running currectly but my billet EatSoot rear freeze plug leaks constantly. Plugging in the block heater makes it leak a stream just from the thermal expansion. I've tried new o-rings I contacted EatSoot and got told I was out of luck for any help from them. Has anyone made their own plate? I was thinking of machining a new one that uses a gasket to the block instead if an oring. It sucks that I bought all the best parts and had problems from every single company backing their parts. Lost all faith in this industry.
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Old 12-27-2017, 03:23 AM   #2
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I’m running the fleece bypass kit with no issues. Cummins actually had a rear coolant outlet that replaced the rear freeze plug ising an o-ring that seats on the outside of the block not in the freeze plug bore and the housing bolted in the same place as the rear billet freeze plug. I have one in the garage I should check it out to see if it’d work for you. I can’t remember if the one I have uses a gasket or O-ring.
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Old 12-27-2017, 03:32 AM   #3
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Click the image to open in full size.Click the image to open in full size.

Looks like this. But looks like it might be a square cut seal like the water pump.


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Old 01-02-2018, 09:20 AM   #4
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smokin247, I don't recall the phone conversation however I would gladly offer a refund for your purchase (shoot me a PM). Given your situation, I would suggest a plate like the one shown above that seals to the back of the block instead of the ID of the hole. That would ensure a good seal even if the ID of the hole is oversized.
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Here's the Cummins diagram. Looks like it was used for some different coolant plumbing applications such as Air Compressor Plumbing, Cabin Heater Plumbing, Exhaust Manifold Plumbing, etc.

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The main piece is available from Cummins. Probably run @ $65-$75.
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Most motor homes had those plates.
 
Old 01-02-2018, 11:34 AM   #8
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Over a period of time, o-ring style plugs and heaters can leak due to expansion and contraction moving the o-ring back and forth and wearing it out.

Your problem could just be a pitted freeze plug bore, I've seen blocks so ugly that a OEM freeze plug wouldn't even fit snug in the bore.

The OEM water manifold is a pretty good solution since it's o-ring seals on the rear face of the block, rather than in the bore.
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