freeze plug removal?

1988 FORD F-150
200,000 MILES • 0.5L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVID1960
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located back of engine above exhaust passenger side.
Sep 14, 2024 at 2:23 AM
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STRAILER
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Yep, this can be tough and you are going to need to be creative on how the job is done but we have created a freeze plug replacement video that can help:

https://youtu.be/2Qf7LT3LAX8?si=C5ePKN2Kw4iodryd

Here is an exploded view or the engine, also this video can help you see how many and their locations:

https://youtu.be/1n2wU1PgmMo?si=V_BuoEjkF2Wr9tCD

Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
Sep 14, 2024 at 12:16 PM
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