Freeze plug

Tiny
JENWORKS
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  • 1999 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 99,000 MILES
Location of freeze plug and is it required to remove engine to replace freeze plug?
Friday, May 2nd, 2008 AT 2:47 PM

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Tiny
TROLLEYGUY
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Freeze plugs are on bottom side of engine and in most cars some can be removed with little problem and others need engine to be lifted to get at them you need to try and determine if your losing coolant in front /middle or rear section of motor and which side.

Here are diagrams to help you see how the job is done.

Check out the diagrams (Below)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers
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Friday, May 2nd, 2008 AT 2:59 PM
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JESSICA RAY
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My 01 escort se is leaking like behind the crankshaft pulley which is below the timing cover which houses the water pump. Could I be lucky enough to have a freeze plug leaking instead of water pump issues?
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Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 AT 12:57 PM
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KEN L
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I don't think there is a freeze plug near there is sounds more like the water pump is out. I would do the timing belt as well. If you need instructions on how to do the job please post a new question

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Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 AT 10:18 AM

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