SA425 Block Heater Kit #119E21-95010 - Installation

[LogCabinRanch]

I went on installing the OEM Yanmar Block Heater Kit #119E21-95010 but I could not get the plug out using a screwdriver. Instructions call for hitting the inner edge, but the plug is smooth, there is no inner edge that I could see. Did anyone installed this, and if so what was the trick to get this plug out? Thank you for any suggestion.

 

[bmaverick]

There are ways to get the plug loose. Plenty of YT vids on the topic.

Attached is the generic Yanmar block heater types and helpful instructions.

 

[RjCorazza]

Try pounding on the furthest from center to rotate the plug. The last freeze plug I removed I had to punch a hole near the edge, then pry it out.

 

[LogCabinRanch]

Try pounding on the furthest from center to rotate the plug. The last freeze plug I removed I had to punch a hole near the edge, then pry it out.

Thank you! I was tempted to drill a hole in it, and pry it out that way, but this is definitely cleaner approach. I am hoping that I will not push the plug too far inside while doing it...

 

[RjCorazza]

Thank you! I was tempted to drill a hole in it, and pry it out that way, but this is definitely cleaner approach. I am hoping that I will not push the plug too far inside while doing it...

I would NOT drill it. You're practically guaranteed to get shavings in the coolant passages. The plug will eventually rotate... You couldn't push it through the holes unless you really tried.

 

[Hughman]

I recently found out one of my wranglers had a block heater installed as a dealer option. Completely useless item on a California car. I discovered it when it blew out on the highway and purged the coolant. Needless to say I have a nice new freeze plug in its place now.

 

[jostby]

If you haven't already removed it, I've always used a punch to knock one side of it inwards towards the block. Then you can get vice-grips on the edge that is sticking outwards and pop it out.