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Old 12-22-2010, 12:40 AM
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Freeze Plug Replacement

Any write-ups or info you guys know about? I haven't been able to find anything. The freeze plug on my maxima, behind the alternator and waterpump, popped out. It's so hard to see up in there. I'm not sure what I need to remove to be able to put a new one in. It looks like the upper and lower intake needs to come off. Also, what's some good preventative maintenance to do while in there? Preciate the help.

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Spark plugs
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New water pump

Sounds like a lot of work for a freeze plug
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Old 12-23-2010, 02:19 PM
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Just did plugs and wires 2 weeks ago, and just did new belts and thermostat today. Still looking for some kind of engine diagram that has freeze plug location. I don't even know how many are on the engine, or if there's some in the heads.

That's what I liked about my old 350 Small Blocks... plugs right on the side, plain sight. But its not nearly as smooooooth as this VQ!
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Old 12-28-2010, 08:41 AM
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vq30 engine diagram

Anyone have a link to a good diagram of the vq30, or pics of one that shows the locations of the freeze plugs. I can't even see them while the engine is in the car, so it would be major helpful. Thanks.
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How did you get the freeze plug bback in same thing happened to mine , cant figure it out
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