Freeze plug

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DANO1971
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  • 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
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  • 325,000 MILES
I was wondering if you could tell me if this is a freeze plug or whatever because it looks cracked to me it looks really small I know freeze plugs are usually bigger. But if you can help me out in any way you can help me to get it out I would really appreciate it.
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Tuesday, July 4th, 2017 AT 6:26 PM

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Tiny
DANO1971
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I forgot to send you a better picture this one I blew up so you can see it more. So I am going to send the same picture but smaller. As I said my question is that a freeze plug or I do not know what that is and how do I get it out and replace it. Whatever it is.
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Tuesday, July 4th, 2017 AT 6:30 PM
Tiny
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It is an engine plug. Drill it out and find the right plug for it.
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Tuesday, July 4th, 2017 AT 8:46 PM
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Thank you. I thought it was going to be a pain. Great news!
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Tuesday, July 4th, 2017 AT 10:33 PM
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While you are at it replace the leaking oil pressure sender, that is by the oil filter.
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Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 AT 6:50 AM
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Thank you.
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Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 AT 6:52 AM
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You have leaks there, but they do not seem to be coming from that plug or the oil sender. The leak appears to be above and to the left of the oil sender. You should clean that area thoroughly, then run the engine and inspect it again.
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Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 AT 6:56 AM
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Thank you. This is one of the best sites I have been on. On the other sites you ask a question and they talk to you like you are stupid this one not at all. And I appreciate that. That is why I had so many questions because I never wanted to ask on the other ones because I saw how they talk to people. Thank you for your time and I really appreciate it.
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Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 AT 7:42 AM
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Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, July 6th, 2017 AT 5:39 PM

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