ponyone Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Recently I purchased a used 2011 Journey Express 2.4l and on the first super-cold day went to plug it in and sparks started flying. So when we went to replace the block heater plug and cord we were unable to get the block heater plug out as it was seized completely into the engine hole. After 4 hours all we were left with was the remnants of the plug still stuck in the hole and nothing left to grab onto. And we did check and the dealership confirmed that the plug DOES NOT thread in, it is smooth and should just pull out. (Even the dealership was surprised). And we did try threading a bolt in to pull out but it broke off and is still stuck in the plug. Before I go to Plan B, which is gluing on an oil pan heater pad, I was hoping that someone had some amazing insight to offer on how to get it out. I have a pretty experienced mechanic working with me who has never met defeat before until he tackled mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 have no idea, maybe drill part of the center out to get behind the rest of the plug to have something to grab onto it, good luck think you will need it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 If it's a press fit you should be able to work it loose cant be any different than a frost plug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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