so im getting my block ready for the shop and i cant get the freeze plugs out ,.. i hammered the **** out of them using methods i have read on these forums ,.. but the problem is they just will not come out !! i am just smashing the living crap out of them and thats all that is happening ,.. just bending metal LOL



any tips or tricks to get them out ?


would it be safe to drill a pilot hole in the middle if each plug and then pry it out with a screwdriver from the middle of the plug so it dont damage the seals ?

 

That's what I do! There are no seals to worry about.

 

Thank you !! the only thing im worried about is the sealing surface for the new plugs


time to go make some noise on the Rocket !

 

Hammer on a socket that fits into the recess. You can go around to jar loose one section at a time.

 

I'd squirt them with some Aerokroil and let it soak in over night then try to pop them out with a deadblow hammer and a properly sized socket.