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Where are all the Freeze plug located?

Tiny
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  • 1998 FORD MUSTANG
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
Freeze plug locations on the car listed above?
Thursday, January 26th, 2023 AT 12:53 PM

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Tiny
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You have freeze plugs down either side of the block and in the front and rear of the block as well. Here is an image of the locations and how to change them out as well. Check out the tool they use to do the job. Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Friday, January 27th, 2023 AT 12:09 PM
Tiny
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Do I have to remove the transmission?
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Friday, January 27th, 2023 AT 12:42 PM
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To get the ones in the rear of the engine yes.
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Sunday, January 29th, 2023 AT 1:46 PM

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