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Old 03-10-2007, 09:08 PM
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ok im new to camaro cause i just picked it up yesturday but i got a 83' z28 with a 350 carb and a 700r tranny...but me problem is that i have to coolant i pour water into the radiator and automatically it pours out through the bottom. Me and some friends jacked it up today and when i poured the water i noticed that its pouring somewhere ontop of the flywheel. well my friend said that its most likely a freeze plug and i just wanna know if thats what might be wrong with it...if not let me know your opinions and the best way to fix it thanks in advance
 
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Old 03-10-2007, 09:40 PM
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sounds bout right unless its a head gasket on back side of heads u got water in your oil??
 
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Old 03-10-2007, 09:58 PM
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no i dont my oil is perfect its not milky at all...alright but if it the plugs how do i change them and i know i need brass ones??
 
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Old 03-10-2007, 10:47 PM
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Yep should be a freeze plog, have the same issue as you it sucks cuz you have to take all that crap off to get to it.
 
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Old 03-11-2007, 04:48 AM
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If its in the back you have to pull the trans and flywheel.
And if your engine is the original its a 305
 
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Old 03-11-2007, 03:29 PM
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thanks for confirming that for me now that i know what it is im going to search the best way to get the trans out cause i heard its not easy but i'll let you guys know how it went
 
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Old 03-11-2007, 07:53 PM
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Its not hard. The bellhouse bolts seem to be the hardest thing and the easiest way I found to get them out is a long extension that reaches all the way back to the tailshaft and a swivel.
 
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