Freeze plugs location?

1989 FORD RANGER
187,000 MILES • 2.9L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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J38601
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Location of freeze plugs on passenger side engine
Feb 14, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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STEVE W.
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There are three on each side, they are in line with each cylinder bore. One on each end of the cylinder heads. They are not easy to do with the engine in the vehicle because of all the things bolted around them. In general you would be replacing them from under the truck.
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Feb 14, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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STRAILER
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Here is a video that will show you how to install them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qf7LT3LAX8

Let us know if you need anything else. Ken
Feb 15, 2026 at 8:56 AM