1996 Ford Explorer anti freeze leak

147,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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G4
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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?
Apr 16, 2009 at 1:43 PM
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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..
Apr 16, 2009 at 1:48 PM
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G4
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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?
Apr 16, 2009 at 2:03 PM
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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
Apr 16, 2009 at 3:29 PM
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