heat exchanger freeze plug leaking

Mjresq4

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Mar 8, 2016
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Rhode Island
Boat Info
2006 44DA
Engines
Cummins QSC 500
Raymarine E120's
Onan 9kw generator
10' Zodiac with 10hp Tohatsu
While doing a post-trip bilge check I noticed a slight smell of antifreeze and that the overflow reservoir on my starboard engine was a little low. Further inspection found a slight leak at the heat exchanger freeze plug. It looks like 4 each engine and only 1 of the 8 are leaking. So, I have a few questions. What caused this to happen, regular wear and tear or is there a bigger problem looming? Is this a simple DIY repair as it looks to be? During the trip, both engines ran between 172-174 as they normally do.

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