Freeze plug

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RICHBOY
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  • 1997 FORD TAURUS
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  • 255,000 MILES
How do I install the freeze plug in the back of the block please help cause the people that fix cars want 250 dollars to fix it and the part cost a dollar that doesnt make sense. So how can I put it on but its not in the front of the block its in the back
Friday, February 20th, 2009 AT 4:54 PM

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BMRFIXIT
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Require a special tool so that is seats squarely. If this freeze plug is in the back of the block, transmission may have to come out. If by back of the block you mean the side facing the firewall, it is very difficult to install those with the trans in as well


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Friday, February 20th, 2009 AT 9:48 PM
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MATDKAT
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Hi,
Got a 1997 Taurus GL, 4.0L Vulcan OHV, flex fuel with 107,700 miles. Has been sitting in the driveway for a number of years, getting it ready for my son now. Put in a new battery and it fired right up. Drained and flushed the radiator with Prestone Radiator Cleaner. When running with fresh water after the flush, after it came up to operating temp, looks like water if being expelled from the right side of the front cylinder head, just behind the ignition coil pack mount. I have to disconnect the mount to get a better look at this. Is this some type of freeze plug on the cylinder head? If so, how do I remove and reinstall a new one? I do have a Haynes repair manual - no help on this.
Thanks in advance!
MATDKAT
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 6:24 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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If its leaking pry it out, get a new one and press it in correct socket size will do the trick, make sure you use sealant.
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 6:24 PM (Merged)
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MATDKAT
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Hi Ras,
Thanks so much for the advice. Sure enough, after getting a better look at the plug, see a nice hole in it! I have removed it already and cleaned up the opening on the head. Anys suggestions as to what type of sealant I should use for the new plug?
Thanks again,
MATDKAT
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 6:24 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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For me am cheap I just use JB weld-ask the partstore what's best they'll hook you up.
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 6:24 PM (Merged)
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HECTORN9
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How much is it to change a freeze plug that was not pop but it rosted out and is't nesesary to take out the engine to change it?
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 6:24 PM (Merged)
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BLACKOP555
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If you can reach it go for it, some vehicles ive had a easy time and some I had to rotate the whole motor forward.
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 6:24 PM (Merged)
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ELDON PURSLEY
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Engine Mechanical problem
1995 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive 167, 00 miles

I bought this car from a dealer last month. After driving it about 2 to 3 weeks & the freeze plug blew out, while driving, & lost all anti freeze & water. I replaced the freeze plug, & used 50/50 coolant, but now it runs hot and the heater will not heat. Do I need to change the head gaskets & if so can I do it or needs to go to professional? I am good at working on cars, but this one as me stumped.
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 6:24 PM (Merged)
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DAVE H
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You may have got air trapped in the coolant system when refilling try bleeding the sytem. Or drain and refill coolant system with engine running to prevent air pockets.

BASIC HEATER SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
CONDITIONPOSSIBLE CAUSE
Insufficient, Erratic, or No HeatLow Coolant Level
. Incorrect thermostat.
. Restricted coolant flow through core.
. Heater hoses plugged.
. Misadjusted control cable.
. Sticking heater control valve.
. Vacuum hose leaking.
. Vacuum hose blocked.
. Vacuum motors inoperative.
. Blocked air inlet.
. Inoperative heater blower motor.
. Oil residue on heater core fins.
. Dirt on heater core fins
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 6:24 PM (Merged)
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STRKRVNMD
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How do I locate a freeze plug for a 98 ford taurus, and replace it?
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 6:24 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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The freeze plugs are on the engine block, why are you trying to replace it?
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 6:24 PM (Merged)
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HAYLIEBUG03
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How to replace freeze plugs in a 99 ford taurus?
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 6:24 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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If you know exactly where's it leaking at -remove the component that's blocking it-drill it in the center and pry it out with a big long screwdriver then use a JB weld to seal it back up along with a new plug
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 6:24 PM (Merged)
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HEATHERGRAHAM
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Can you please tell me where the freeze plugs are located on a 1994 Ford Taurus?

Is there somewhere I can go online to download the 'how to replace' instructions for free?

Thanks! Heather
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 6:24 PM (Merged)
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MERLIN2021
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Heather, there are several sized and different locations of freeze plugs on engine blocks and heads. Use a pressure tester to find the leaking one(s). After you find it, use a freeze plug tool to install new one(s). Punch the old one at it's weak spot(leak), then pull it out with vice grips. Not many diagrams available for freeze plugs, but there are plugs ont all sides of the block and front and rear of the heads.
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 6:24 PM (Merged)
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JSPRAY
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MY 2002 FORD TAURUS HAS THE FREEZE PLUGS BLOWN OUT. CAN U TELL ME HOW MUCH LABOR IS INVOLVED IN REPLACING AND HOW MANY ARE THERE?
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 6:24 PM (Merged)
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FIXITMR
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Do you know why they blew out? Did it freeze up? You may have other more serious problems associated with the freezing so a different engine/car might be the cheapest fix?
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 6:24 PM (Merged)
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RETIREDJERRYALLEN
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Are there any special tools required to replace a leaking front freeze plug? How much should it cost to have it fixed?
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 6:25 PM (Merged)
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MERLIN2021
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Cost depends on accessiblity of the plug, and yes there is a tool that can ease the job, it comes with plug drivers of different sizes, and the head can be adjusted to different angles.
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 6:25 PM (Merged)

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