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1996 Ford Explorer anti freeze leak

Tiny
G4
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  • 1996 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 147,000 MILES
There's a circular hole on the back of the engine block, right by the exaughast manifold, appears to be leaking from this hole/plug?
Thursday, April 16th, 2009 AT 8:43 PM

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Tiny
BILLYMAC
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Yes that will be a freeze plug. Some are easy some are hard. It really depends on how much room you have to get to it. It will require a special tool to install them.
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Thursday, April 16th, 2009 AT 8:48 PM
Tiny
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Thanx. Will this continue to slow trickle, could it "blow" out persay. Obviously the loss of anitfreeze is bad, would you consider this a top priority to fix?
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Thursday, April 16th, 2009 AT 9:03 PM
Tiny
BILLYMAC
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Well it depends, if it is just a small leak, as in you are not addibg antifreeze every hour or so. Then not a big deal just seepage. Yes it could blow out.I would say if you are going to stay close to home. Let it ride for awhile. But I wouldn, t leave town. Good luck billymac
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Thursday, April 16th, 2009 AT 10:29 PM

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