Where can I get a freeze plug for passenger head?

[K04andmeth]

The last part I need for this ehad swap is the freeze plug that sits behind the cam cover on the front of the head on the passenger side.
Please let me know so I can button this thing up finally.

[DieselElectric]

I would try the dealer of you want OEM. Otherwise, check the diameter with a micrometer and just get a generic freeze plug that matches up.

[Kenrevo]

ETKA has it as N0119082. They have 28.00 in the remarks column so I assume its 28mm

[zillarob]

Umm, that looks like a driver side head to me

[K04andmeth]

Umm, that looks like a driver side head to me

How so?

[zillarob]

It would have the engine code stamped on it by the lift hole at the top right of pic
That plug should already be there, I think I can see where the oring was from the crossover pipe.

You can use them on either side, but there are a few things you need to do.
What work did you do recently?

[K04andmeth]

It would have the engine code stamped on it by the lift hole at the top right of pic
That plug should already be there, I think I can see where the oring was from the crossover pipe.

You can use them on either side, but there are a few things you need to do.
What work did you do recently?

Valves were bent, so I got this head from a friend.
New head gasket is all the work so far. Setting the chain links now.

What needs to happen for it to work properly?

[slow ride]

Well on the back side you might have a plugged end that should be open to the water pipe as stated above.

[K04andmeth]

Well on the back side you might have a plugged end that should be open to the water pipe as stated above.

The coolant pope on the rear is mounted to the head with both bolts. Are you saying that hole may be plugged?
It looks like the bolt pattern in the pic above wouldn't line up with the coolant pipe?

[julex]

That's driver side head. Which is fine, but as mentioned above, you need to unplug the coolant port on the back of it, put freeze plug in (which you already determined to be the case), verify that you don't have EGR ports open (now that would make for a nasty surprise) if you don't need them for your engine combo and generally see if nothing else is not missed ....

[christianb5s4]

This is the plug you need, they just slide in with little force.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B5_S4...Engine/ES3181/

[jaychen]

This is the plug you need, they just slide in with little force.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B5_S4...Engine/ES3181/

i dont know if you mixed up the links, but that is most certainly NOT the plug he needs.

[K04andmeth]

ETKA has it as N0119082. They have 28.00 in the remarks column so I assume its 28mm

ETKA? Do you have a link to where I can buy?

[Kenrevo]

ETKA? Do you have a link to where I can buy?

ETKA is the Audi/ VW part program. I would go to the dealer since it didn't look like many places were selling them online.

[xalents23]

N0119082 is the old part the new part number is N0119085. You can get these at the dealership or online. ECSTUNING sells them for like $1.52

https://www.ecstuning.com/ES466004/

[zillarob]

Dont forget the shipping, so prob about $20

[K04andmeth]

Dont forget the shipping, so prob about $20

Heh.
*walks to Audi of Stevens Creek*

[xalents23]

Heh.
*walks to Audi of Stevens Creek*

Oh, you live in the Bay Area nice. What's your setup K04 and meth?

[K04andmeth]

That's driver side head. Which is fine, but as mentioned above, you need to unplug the coolant port on the back of it, put freeze plug in (which you already determined to be the case), verify that you don't have EGR ports open (now that would make for a nasty surprise) if you don't need them for your engine combo and generally see if nothing else is not missed ....

OK, so I got this straight I need to do the following:
- Insert freeze plug in the front of the block
- Check rear coolant channel to make sure there is NOT a freeze plug in there. If there is, remove it
- Check EGR valves to make sure they are closed

I have no idea what the EGR valves are or how to check for open/closed.
Any advice is appreciated.

[zillarob]

Not EGR, SAI (secondary air injection) ports.

Its this one here with the ball pounded in the hole.




And unfortunately, if that head had sai, the hole you need to plug is now behind the timing cover

[julex]

And unfortunately, if that head had sai, the hole you need to plug is now behind the timing cover

That would definitely do for a nice mystery ruckus!

[K04andmeth]

Not EGR, SAI (secondary air injection) ports.

Its this one here with the ball pounded in the hole.




And unfortunately, if that head had sai, the hole you need to plug is now behind the timing cover

The cams (and covers) are not fixed in place yet, just sitting there, so I can check when I get home.

Is there a possibility that the head did not have this SAI at all?
If it does, is there a ball on the rear that I need to remove as well?

[zillarob]

Coin toss as to whether the new head is already plugged or not.

If you car has sai, and for some stupid reason you wanted to keep it, then you would need to unplug it on the back.
Going to take dynamite to get that ball out though.

They make block-off plates, but dont think you will be able to do it that way because of the timing cover.
That one in the pic is a 2.8 head I plugged a long time ago. I keep stupid shit like the balls out of old wheel bearings so I just pounded one in and staked it like they do at the factory.

Other options might be another small freeze plug, or pipe plug that will thread in there flush.

[K04andmeth]

Coin toss as to whether the new head is already plugged or not.

If you car has sai, and for some stupid reason you wanted to keep it, then you would need to unplug it on the back.
Going to take dynamite to get that ball out though.

They make block-off plates, but dont think you will be able to do it that way because of the timing cover.
That one in the pic is a 2.8 head I plugged a long time ago. I keep stupid shit like the balls out of old wheel bearings so I just pounded one in and staked it like they do at the factory.

Other options might be another small freeze plug, or pipe plug that will thread in there flush.

So theres a possibility that this head doesn't have this SAI opening, and another possibility that the car never had it?

[zillarob]

Yup, flip a coin. Or just take a look at the thing

Regardless of whether or not the head or your car are setup for it, make sure the hole is plugged and get rid of everything associated with sai if need be.

[K04andmeth]

Think I dodged a bullet on this one.
Both front holes are plugged, as well as rear holes.

Drivers head:


Passenger head:


Sooooo I only need to worry about replacing the front plug, and making sure there isn't one in the rear, where the coolant tube goes, correct?

[zillarob]

You got it.

[K04andmeth]

Picked up the plug. How are these things inserted into the block?
Piece of wood about the ID of the plug and a mallet?

[aysix]

Put it in the freezer, pop it in

[K04andmeth]

Put it in the freezer, pop it in

Freezer overnight, spare piece of wood, hammer. Got it installed in about 3 smacks.
Boom!

Thanks for all the help fellas!
Onto the timing job...