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August 26, 2011, 02:42:39 pm

silentdub

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Freeze Plugs
« on: August 26, 2011, 02:42:39 pm »
Who sells a brass freeze plug kit for the 1.6?

I know Pep Boys has a package of assorted sizes, well they did the last time I bought them and that must have been 10+ years ago.


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Reply #1August 27, 2011, 03:32:33 pm

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Re: Freeze Plugs
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2011, 03:32:33 pm »
no, you should be asking:

"who has 36.5mm soft plugs"

there not very common.. and i know you can get them at napa auto parts for about 10 bucks..

everywhere i can get them, they are an order in part only.. never enough demand for VW freeze plugs..
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Reply #2August 29, 2011, 12:14:36 pm

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Re: Freeze Plugs
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2011, 12:14:36 pm »
Right, because mayle will try to sell you plugs that fit too loose.
 Dorman is a good brand to buy,.. I think I got mine at NAPA but don't have the part number handy.
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Reply #3August 29, 2011, 01:20:21 pm

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Re: Freeze Plugs
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2011, 01:20:21 pm »
mine were dorman also.. good fit.

i bought the last one the parts store had, so no part number off the box. and its installed in the car, so it would be a bit hard to look at the number..
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92 Jetta GLI - Black, 1.6D w/ GT2056V turbo..
86 GTI - 4 Door, Med Twilight Gray, Tow Machine..
86 Audi Coupe GT - Tornado Red, All Stock.. WRECKED.
89 Toyota 4Runner - Dark Grey Metallic, LIFTED!

Turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.
Reply #4August 30, 2011, 01:37:16 pm

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Re: Freeze Plugs
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2011, 01:37:16 pm »
Thanks. I usually prefer brass though, it looks nice when painted.

I'll check Napa.

I did just come across this. http://www.dormanproducts.com/catalog/ExpansionPlugApps.pdf

It looks like the 1.6 used (4) 36.5 mm for the block, (2) 9/16 for the block, (1) 61/64 for the head.

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