Guanfy
Active Member
- Joined
- Jun 22, 2019
- Messages
- 221
- Reaction score
- 91
- Points
- 28
- Location
- Crawfordville, Florida
- Vehicle Year
- 1994
- Make / Model
- Mazda B3000
- Engine Type
- 3.0 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Total Lift
- Stock
- Total Drop
- Stock
- Tire Size
- 15in
Hello All,
After the forum helped me to get my sorted from an ignition issue, about 5 minutes of running later a core plug blew out on the driver's side just above the motor mount. After examination I've determined a few things:
1. Plug was severely rusted and I'm glad it failed while I was doing testing.
2. The other two core plugs on the block (passenger side) are fine
3. I have no clue how to get a good angle on removing the core plug. The frame rail is in the way of a direct attack. I've removed the oil filter and driver's front tire which has helped, but still can't get a clean shot to try and pry up the rim of the plug.
4. This plug is in such bad shape that it's coming out in chunks versus me able to flex the metal to start moving the rim of the plug
With all that being said, does anyone have any suggestions on a better way to tackle this with the engine in the truck? I don't have the ability to pull it out of the truck. I do have the ability to lift it up a bit, though that will require loosening quite a bit of stuff.
Also found a mystery cylinder on the driver's side frame rail near the bumper of the truck. One end has an electrical connection and the other a rubber hose that presently is not connected to anything. Anyone have any idea on that one?
After the forum helped me to get my sorted from an ignition issue, about 5 minutes of running later a core plug blew out on the driver's side just above the motor mount. After examination I've determined a few things:
1. Plug was severely rusted and I'm glad it failed while I was doing testing.
2. The other two core plugs on the block (passenger side) are fine
3. I have no clue how to get a good angle on removing the core plug. The frame rail is in the way of a direct attack. I've removed the oil filter and driver's front tire which has helped, but still can't get a clean shot to try and pry up the rim of the plug.
4. This plug is in such bad shape that it's coming out in chunks versus me able to flex the metal to start moving the rim of the plug
With all that being said, does anyone have any suggestions on a better way to tackle this with the engine in the truck? I don't have the ability to pull it out of the truck. I do have the ability to lift it up a bit, though that will require loosening quite a bit of stuff.
Also found a mystery cylinder on the driver's side frame rail near the bumper of the truck. One end has an electrical connection and the other a rubber hose that presently is not connected to anything. Anyone have any idea on that one?