2001 Ford Escort freeze plug

Hi there, this can be rather tricky, you first need to remove the old plug by knocking in one side so it pivots a little so then you can grab it with pliers and remove it, do not knock it into the water jacket as this can cause circulation problems and over heating. Clean the hole up with some emery paper, apply some sealant, I use stag paste to the lip of the new plug, (ensure that you use a brass core plug and not steel) using a socket that is a loose fit in the plug knock the new plug in square, it must go in square and sit just below the level of the block face, you should see small taper in the plug hole, it should sit even at the bottom of this taper, this is not an easy job if you have never done one before, I would consider getting a mechanic to do this as well as replacing all plugs with brass.

Mark (mhpautos)