2006 Ford Explorer

2006 FORD EXPLORER
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Engine Cooling problem
2006 Ford Explorer Four Wheel Drive Automatic 85,000 miles

HOW DO YOU REPLACE THE FREEZE PLUG ON TOP OF THE MOTOR.IT IS LEAKING,DO YOU NEED ANY SPECIAL TOOLS.
Nov 2, 2010 at 4:45 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Basically, use a small chisel to remove the old plug. Make sure not to damage the engine block. After that, a new plug just is tapped into the hole. They make two types, an all steel, and one that is rubber / steel. If you have little access, the rubber one simply presses in and there is a bolt you tighten to expand the rubber component of the plug. They are easier to use if you can't get a hammar / flat piece of wood into the area to tap it in.
Nov 5, 2010 at 7:21 AM
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