Leaking freeze out plug

Tiny
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  • 1996 FORD TAURUS
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100 MILES
I have a leaking freeze out plug top of motor behind the alternator. I am a female and I don't know much about cars and I am on disability and I don't have much money. So I was wanting to know if anyone knows how to get to the freeze out plug take it out and replace it. Thank you so much in advance. Sandra
Saturday, November 16th, 2019 AT 2:11 PM

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Tiny
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Good evening,

There are 2 V6 engines for your car.

Can you give me the complete VIN number so I can get the correct information?

Roy
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Saturday, November 16th, 2019 AT 2:27 PM
Tiny
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Thank you Roy, yes I will go get it and I'll let you know what it is.
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Saturday, November 16th, 2019 AT 3:56 PM
Tiny
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My VIN number is 1GCDC14K2JZ210333 again thank you Roy.
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Saturday, November 16th, 2019 AT 4:00 PM
Tiny
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Do you realize you gave me the VIN for a Chevrolet truck and not a Taurus?

Can you please verify?

Roy
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Sunday, November 17th, 2019 AT 5:21 AM
Tiny
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No Sr I'm sorry that is the other vehicle on my insurance papers I will get the correct one for you. Again I'm sorry Roy, and thank you I really appreciate it. This should be the correct VIN number for the Ford Taurus VIN number 1FALP5226TG222936. I am sorry for getting the wrong number and I would like to say thank you so very much for your help I really appreciate it. And I am sorry that it takes me so long to respond to your email messages I don't have very good service here. Thank you Roy for all of your help. Sandra.
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Sunday, November 17th, 2019 AT 2:56 PM
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Thank you. Thought I was going nuts.

If you remove the alternator, can you see the freeze plug? The reason I ask is if you have to remove the bracket, you will need to remove not only the alternator but the power steering pump and the AC compressor to release the bracket.

Roy
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Sunday, November 17th, 2019 AT 3:11 PM
Tiny
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Thank you so very much Roy. I really
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Sunday, November 17th, 2019 AT 5:16 PM
Tiny
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My service is bad sorry. I really appreciate all your help you'll never know how much. Thank you so so much I am a female on a fixed income and I don't know much about cars but that's my only means of transportation and your help has really made a difference. Again thank you! My God bless you. Thank you, Sandra.
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Sunday, November 17th, 2019 AT 5:19 PM
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Always glad to help.

Have a good evening.

Roy
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Sunday, November 17th, 2019 AT 5:20 PM
Tiny
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Thank you Roy, I hope you have a good evening too. Thank you, Sandra.
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Sunday, November 17th, 2019 AT 6:03 PM
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Cheers.

Roy
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Sunday, November 17th, 2019 AT 6:15 PM
Tiny
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Thank you.
Sandra
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Sunday, November 17th, 2019 AT 6:42 PM
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Anytime.

Roy
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Sunday, November 17th, 2019 AT 6:43 PM

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