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Hank
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Fri Dec 09, 2005 6:59 pm Post subject:
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Thanks for any help in advance.
My son has a 2000 Ford Explorer, XLS (60,000) 4.0 Push Rod OHV 4X4.
I have the Haynes book (not so good) and a CDROM 2000 Fords Service
Manuals also not so good.
I need to know the locations of the block/freeze plugs. Preferably a
picture of the engine block itself. He was told by a mechanic that
one needed to be replaced. The mechanic did not say which one.
It's so difficult to find this information. If anyone has had a small
leak from one of these plugs please let me know which one and if
anyone knows of where I can buy a book just on this engine.
Thanks again Hank
hakone@ptd.net
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Fri Dec 09, 2005 7:57 pm Post subject:
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On Fri, 09 Dec 2005 07:59:53 -0500, Hank <hakone@ptd.net> wrote:
| Quote: | Thanks for any help in advance.
My son has a 2000 Ford Explorer, XLS (60,000) 4.0 Push Rod OHV 4X4.
I have the Haynes book (not so good) and a CDROM 2000 Fords Service
Manuals also not so good.
I need to know the locations of the block/freeze plugs. Preferably a
picture of the engine block itself. He was told by a mechanic that
one needed to be replaced. The mechanic did not say which one.
It's so difficult to find this information. If anyone has had a small
leak from one of these plugs please let me know which one and if
anyone knows of where I can buy a book just on this engine.
Thanks again Hank
hakone@ptd.net
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I cant tell you all the details, but you can get a complete repair
manual for your car (or any car). They are not cheap though.
However, some of them are sold on ebay and other online auctions.
Maybe you can google something too. Search for "repair manual" +"2000
Ford Explorer".
I just did this. There are over 800 hits.
Look at item # 8020739736 on Ebay. Its a CD.
The ad says this
Here is the factory Shop Manual for 2000 Ford
Econoline,Excursion,Expedition,Explorer,F150-F750, Ranger, Windstar,
Lincoln Navigator, Mercury Mountaineer, Villager on CD. This CD is
Fully Illustrated with easy search and find features. This CD does
have the EVTM. You can print off the repair guide
Buy it now $5.50 plus about $4 shipping.
Good luck
Mark |
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Hank
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Fri Dec 09, 2005 8:39 pm Post subject:
Re: 2000 Exployer Freeze/drain plug location... |
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I have that CD and it's not so good believe it or not.
Thanks anyway.
Hank
On Fri, 09 Dec 2005 07:57:04 -0600, maradcliff@UNLISTED.com wrote:
| Quote: | On Fri, 09 Dec 2005 07:59:53 -0500, Hank <hakone@ptd.net> wrote:
Thanks for any help in advance.
My son has a 2000 Ford Explorer, XLS (60,000) 4.0 Push Rod OHV 4X4.
I have the Haynes book (not so good) and a CDROM 2000 Fords Service
Manuals also not so good.
I need to know the locations of the block/freeze plugs. Preferably a
picture of the engine block itself. He was told by a mechanic that
one needed to be replaced. The mechanic did not say which one.
It's so difficult to find this information. If anyone has had a small
leak from one of these plugs please let me know which one and if
anyone knows of where I can buy a book just on this engine.
Thanks again Hank
hakone@ptd.net
I cant tell you all the details, but you can get a complete repair
manual for your car (or any car). They are not cheap though.
However, some of them are sold on ebay and other online auctions.
Maybe you can google something too. Search for "repair manual" +"2000
Ford Explorer".
I just did this. There are over 800 hits.
Look at item # 8020739736 on Ebay. Its a CD.
The ad says this
Here is the factory Shop Manual for 2000 Ford
Econoline,Excursion,Expedition,Explorer,F150-F750, Ranger, Windstar,
Lincoln Navigator, Mercury Mountaineer, Villager on CD. This CD is
Fully Illustrated with easy search and find features. This CD does
have the EVTM. You can print off the repair guide
Buy it now $5.50 plus about $4 shipping.
Good luck
Mark |
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The OTHER Kevin in San Di
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Sat Dec 10, 2005 8:39 am Post subject:
Re: 2000 Exployer Freeze/drain plug location... |
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On Fri, 09 Dec 2005 09:39:09 -0500, Hank <hakone@ptd.net> wrote:
| Quote: | I have that CD and it's not so good believe it or not.
Thanks anyway.
Hank
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Mine cost $8 and it's not worth a dime... |
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Ted Mittelstaedt
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Sat Dec 10, 2005 9:15 am Post subject:
Re: 2000 Exployer Freeze/drain plug location... |
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"Hank" <hakone@ptd.net> wrote in message
news:42uip19a5i3fjnj9fhmt3q9537cthebak8@4ax.com...
| Quote: | Thanks for any help in advance.
My son has a 2000 Ford Explorer, XLS (60,000) 4.0 Push Rod OHV 4X4.
I have the Haynes book (not so good) and a CDROM 2000 Fords Service
Manuals also not so good.
I need to know the locations of the block/freeze plugs. Preferably a
picture of the engine block itself. He was told by a mechanic that
one needed to be replaced. The mechanic did not say which one.
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Why can't you just look for the coolant leak?
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Sat Dec 10, 2005 9:15 am Post subject:
Re: 2000 Exployer Freeze/drain plug location... |
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On Fri, 09 Dec 2005 09:39:09 -0500, Hank <hakone@ptd.net> wrote:
| Quote: | I have that CD and it's not so good believe it or not.
Thanks anyway.
Hank
On Fri, 09 Dec 2005 07:57:04 -0600, maradcliff@UNLISTED.com wrote:
On Fri, 09 Dec 2005 07:59:53 -0500, Hank <hakone@ptd.net> wrote:
Thanks for any help in advance.
My son has a 2000 Ford Explorer, XLS (60,000) 4.0 Push Rod OHV 4X4.
I have the Haynes book (not so good) and a CDROM 2000 Fords Service
Manuals also not so good.
I need to know the locations of the block/freeze plugs. Preferably a
picture of the engine block itself. He was told by a mechanic that
one needed to be replaced. The mechanic did not say which one.
It's so difficult to find this information. If anyone has had a small
leak from one of these plugs please let me know which one and if
anyone knows of where I can buy a book just on this engine.
Thanks again Hank
hakone@ptd.net
I cant tell you all the details, but you can get a complete repair
manual for your car (or any car). They are not cheap though.
However, some of them are sold on ebay and other online auctions.
Maybe you can google something too. Search for "repair manual" +"2000
Ford Explorer".
I just did this. There are over 800 hits.
Look at item # 8020739736 on Ebay. Its a CD.
The ad says this
Here is the factory Shop Manual for 2000 Ford
Econoline,Excursion,Expedition,Explorer,F150-F750, Ranger, Windstar,
Lincoln Navigator, Mercury Mountaineer, Villager on CD. This CD is
Fully Illustrated with easy search and find features. This CD does
have the EVTM. You can print off the repair guide
Buy it now $5.50 plus about $4 shipping.
Good luck
Mark
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Glad I asked. I was thinking of getting one for my car.
That's probably why its on ebay. They were probably rejected and
someone bought them for a few cents a piece and dumped them on ebay.
I hesitated to even mention it, because almost everything I have
gotten from ebay was junk. I bet its 2 years since I bought anything
from them. |
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Hank
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Sat Dec 10, 2005 6:55 pm Post subject:
Re: 2000 Exployer Freeze/drain plug location... |
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I will be doing that tomorrow. I will pressure test the system but
wanted to know if anyone had a similar problem and had pictures of
where the plugs are.
Also, the paper shop manuals for the autos seem to much better than
the CDs even if they have the same info...
Hank
On Sat, 10 Dec 2005 00:57:20 -0800, "Ted Mittelstaedt"
<tedm@toybox.placo.com> wrote:
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"Hank" <hakone@ptd.net> wrote in message
news:42uip19a5i3fjnj9fhmt3q9537cthebak8@4ax.com...
Thanks for any help in advance.
My son has a 2000 Ford Explorer, XLS (60,000) 4.0 Push Rod OHV 4X4.
I have the Haynes book (not so good) and a CDROM 2000 Fords Service
Manuals also not so good.
I need to know the locations of the block/freeze plugs. Preferably a
picture of the engine block itself. He was told by a mechanic that
one needed to be replaced. The mechanic did not say which one.
Why can't you just look for the coolant leak?
Ted
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Tom Adkins
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Sat Dec 10, 2005 9:36 pm Post subject:
Re: 2000 Exployer Freeze/drain plug location... |
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maradcliff@UNLISTED.com wrote:
| Quote: | On Fri, 09 Dec 2005 09:39:09 -0500, Hank <hakone@ptd.net> wrote:
I have that CD and it's not so good believe it or not.
Thanks anyway.
Hank
On Fri, 09 Dec 2005 07:57:04 -0600, maradcliff@UNLISTED.com wrote:
On Fri, 09 Dec 2005 07:59:53 -0500, Hank <hakone@ptd.net> wrote:
Thanks for any help in advance.
My son has a 2000 Ford Explorer, XLS (60,000) 4.0 Push Rod OHV 4X4.
I have the Haynes book (not so good) and a CDROM 2000 Fords Service
Manuals also not so good.
I need to know the locations of the block/freeze plugs. Preferably a
picture of the engine block itself. He was told by a mechanic that
one needed to be replaced. The mechanic did not say which one.
It's so difficult to find this information. If anyone has had a small
leak from one of these plugs please let me know which one and if
anyone knows of where I can buy a book just on this engine.
Thanks again Hank
hakone@ptd.net
I cant tell you all the details, but you can get a complete repair
manual for your car (or any car). They are not cheap though.
However, some of them are sold on ebay and other online auctions.
Maybe you can google something too. Search for "repair manual" +"2000
Ford Explorer".
I just did this. There are over 800 hits.
Look at item # 8020739736 on Ebay. Its a CD.
The ad says this
Here is the factory Shop Manual for 2000 Ford
Econoline,Excursion,Expedition,Explorer,F150-F750, Ranger, Windstar,
Lincoln Navigator, Mercury Mountaineer, Villager on CD. This CD is
Fully Illustrated with easy search and find features. This CD does
have the EVTM. You can print off the repair guide
Buy it now $5.50 plus about $4 shipping.
Good luck
Mark
Glad I asked. I was thinking of getting one for my car.
That's probably why its on ebay. They were probably rejected and
someone bought them for a few cents a piece and dumped them on ebay.
I hesitated to even mention it, because almost everything I have
gotten from ebay was junk. I bet its 2 years since I bought anything
from them.
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Actually, those CDs are usually copies of the original Ford Factory Service CDs used
in the dealerships produced by Helm. As far as the quality of the info, It's the best
available. You would get the same info from the paper manuals from Helm. Information
about core plugs (correct name for "freeze" plugs), is likely not included
specifically because there is an assumption of familiarity with such a basic item.
There will be 2 or 3 down each side of the block, usually 2 on the rear of the block,
and 1 at each end of rhe cylinder heads. If you have one leaking, follow the wet trail
to the culprit.
Actually, if you look at the illustrations in the major engine repair section, you
will probably see them in the illustrations. |
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Rick
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Sat Dec 10, 2005 10:22 pm Post subject:
Re: 2000 Exployer Freeze/drain plug location... |
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"Hank" <hakone@ptd.net> wrote in message
news:42uip19a5i3fjnj9fhmt3q9537cthebak8@4ax.com...
| Quote: | Thanks for any help in advance.
My son has a 2000 Ford Explorer, XLS (60,000) 4.0 Push Rod OHV 4X4.
I have the Haynes book (not so good) and a CDROM 2000 Fords Service
Manuals also not so good.
I need to know the locations of the block/freeze plugs. Preferably
a
picture of the engine block itself. He was told by a mechanic that
one needed to be replaced. The mechanic did not say which one.
It's so difficult to find this information. If anyone has had a
small
leak from one of these plugs please let me know which one and if
anyone knows of where I can buy a book just on this engine.
Thanks again Hank
hakone@ptd.net
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There is only one-passenger side, front of block, just below the first
exhaust port....
Don't bother looking for block drains-there aren't any. |
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Rick
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Sat Dec 10, 2005 10:25 pm Post subject:
Re: 2000 Exployer Freeze/drain plug location... |
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"Rick" <notta@goodone.com> wrote in message
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"Hank" <hakone@ptd.net> wrote in message
news:42uip19a5i3fjnj9fhmt3q9537cthebak8@4ax.com...
Thanks for any help in advance.
My son has a 2000 Ford Explorer, XLS (60,000) 4.0 Push Rod OHV
4X4.
I have the Haynes book (not so good) and a CDROM 2000 Fords
Service
Manuals also not so good.
I need to know the locations of the block/freeze plugs.
Preferably
a
picture of the engine block itself. He was told by a mechanic
that
one needed to be replaced. The mechanic did not say which one.
It's so difficult to find this information. If anyone has had a
small
leak from one of these plugs please let me know which one and if
anyone knows of where I can buy a book just on this engine.
Thanks again Hank
hakone@ptd.net
There is only one-passenger side, front of block, just below the
first
exhaust port....
Don't bother looking for block drains-there aren't any.
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My remarks apply to the SOHC block... |
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Ted Mittelstaedt
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Sun Dec 11, 2005 3:58 pm Post subject:
Re: 2000 Exployer Freeze/drain plug location... |
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<maradcliff@UNLISTED.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | On Fri, 09 Dec 2005 09:39:09 -0500, Hank <hakone@ptd.net> wrote:
I have that CD and it's not so good believe it or not.
Thanks anyway.
Hank
On Fri, 09 Dec 2005 07:57:04 -0600, maradcliff@UNLISTED.com wrote:
On Fri, 09 Dec 2005 07:59:53 -0500, Hank <hakone@ptd.net> wrote:
Thanks for any help in advance.
My son has a 2000 Ford Explorer, XLS (60,000) 4.0 Push Rod OHV 4X4.
I have the Haynes book (not so good) and a CDROM 2000 Fords Service
Manuals also not so good.
I need to know the locations of the block/freeze plugs. Preferably a
picture of the engine block itself. He was told by a mechanic that
one needed to be replaced. The mechanic did not say which one.
It's so difficult to find this information. If anyone has had a small
leak from one of these plugs please let me know which one and if
anyone knows of where I can buy a book just on this engine.
Thanks again Hank
hakone@ptd.net
I cant tell you all the details, but you can get a complete repair
manual for your car (or any car). They are not cheap though.
However, some of them are sold on ebay and other online auctions.
Maybe you can google something too. Search for "repair manual" +"2000
Ford Explorer".
I just did this. There are over 800 hits.
Look at item # 8020739736 on Ebay. Its a CD.
The ad says this
Here is the factory Shop Manual for 2000 Ford
Econoline,Excursion,Expedition,Explorer,F150-F750, Ranger, Windstar,
Lincoln Navigator, Mercury Mountaineer, Villager on CD. This CD is
Fully Illustrated with easy search and find features. This CD does
have the EVTM. You can print off the repair guide
Buy it now $5.50 plus about $4 shipping.
Good luck
Mark
Glad I asked. I was thinking of getting one for my car.
That's probably why its on ebay. They were probably rejected and
someone bought them for a few cents a piece and dumped them on ebay.
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No, not at all. When your making illegal copies of CD's and selling them,
your overhead costs are so low that you can still sell them for a buck
and make money.
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Tom Adkins
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Sun Dec 11, 2005 9:29 pm Post subject:
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Ted Mittelstaedt wrote:
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No, not at all. When your making illegal copies of CD's and selling them,
your overhead costs are so low that you can still sell them for a buck
and make money.
Ted
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I keep wondering about the "illegality" of selling these Ford CDs. I would surely
think there are some copyright issues, but they are all over Ebay. One fellow has even
put images of the CDs on a website for download. I wonder why Helm or Ford hasn't made
an issue of this. A while back I noticed some of the post-2002 DVDs available on Ebay.
I haven't seen any lately, though I really haven't looked. Maybe that's where the
copyright holders drew the line. |
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