2001 Ford Explorer block heater

Tiny
EXCENTRIFUGLE
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  • 2001 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 155,000 MILES
Hi again, I noticed a big coolant leak under the engine after a short drive, when I crawled under and looked it seems to be coming from the engine block where the the heater plug conects. My question is, If I remove the flat head screw I can see will the heater come right out? Is this repair simple like replacing the heater in a hot water tank? My manual does not show me anything about this type of repair, or if it can be repaird. I hope you can help, thank you.
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 AT 6:28 PM

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Tiny
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Wow, you wotn belive this, same thing happened to me three days ago now?

Anyways remove the screw in the center it will probably break but when its broke grab it with pliers and twist and pull on the heater and manuever it till it comes out.

You can put in a new heater or you can put in a freeze plug like I did, as I never used mine anyways.
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Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 AT 8:31 PM

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