Diagram needed for location of all the freeze plugs

JESSIE LARMON

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2004 FORD TAURUS
200,000 MILES

My daughter has the car listed above with the 3.0 ohv. She just bought it and I had to put a new water pump and thermostat in it off the bat. Well unbeknownst to me, it had been leaking very slowly from a few freeze plugs, so instead of refilling with antifreeze, she filled with water. It froze overnight, and I had to install the freeze plug under the exhaust manifold and one on the other side. Upon filling to check for more, it pours out between the transmission and engine. I cannot find a picture diagram with all plug locations. I am just trying to figure out if it can be accessible without removing transmission. Can you help with a pic or diagram of all plug locations?

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good morning,

The answer is no, the transmission must be removed to access the plugs.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/transmission-replacement-removal-manual

I hope the block is not damaged from it freezing. The plugs are not made to pop out when the block freezes anymore. That was when they were brass. The new steel plugs will not prevent block damage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2nhOmZ47Yg

They are now called casting plugs as they are there for when the block is manufactured.

Roy

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Sunday, April 5th, 2020 AT 4:51 AM

JESSIE LARMON

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I'm aware they are called casting plugs, but I am and always will be old school, even upon learning the new technology as time goes. Okay, and thank you for the answer and diagram picture. I was really hoping I wouldn't have to separate the transmission from motor but, I have sunk enough money into it, I am just going to pull it out (engine) and rebuild it. You were a lot of help. Thank you again.

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Sunday, April 5th, 2020 AT 5:46 AM

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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy

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Sunday, April 5th, 2020 AT 6:12 AM

JESSIE LARMON

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Buddy, I've got just one more question about a different car. I personally have a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu with the 2.4 ecotec. It has been throwing a check engine for fuel too lean, and to check air inlets for a vacuum leak. All hoses and connections are good. PCV hose gets vacuum. I cannot find the throttle body air inlet screen and I'm curious if an oxygen sensor may be bad. What does it sound like to you all?

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Sunday, April 5th, 2020 AT 9:09 AM

ASEMASTER6371

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Okay, by the rules of the site, we can only answer questions on one vehicle at a time.

I will be glad to help but you need to go back to the beginning and start a new question.

Then I will be glad to help.

Roy