Could anyone post a picture of the freeze-plug locations on a 3.0 V-6 ?
Both the Head and the Block.... I have a leak that I can see and i'm thinking its a freeze plug.

I have one of the Ford Factory Service CD's, but they are such a pain to search for something, you just about have to stumble across it to find something.

 

Just for your information, there are a couple of freeze plugs that are on the back of the engine, behind the bell housing. ( Have to remove transmission to reach them.) There are also a couple on the back of the heads I think.

 

A total of 9 freeze plugs....
1 in each ends of the heads = 4 at 1 1/4" ,
2 at the end between the block and Transmision = 2 at 1 1/2",
3 in the sides of the block 2 on one side and 1 on the other by the motor mounts = 3 at 1 1/2"
For a total of 9
4 - 1 1/4" 5 - 1 1/2"
If you replace one, replace them all. Make sure you replace them with Brass ones.

 

John,

Agree with Jay, replace one, replace all and def. use brass replacements.

LOL - Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Ron

 

Pagemaker:

Try this....

http://home.inreach.com/jthill/aerostar/engine.html

I put up some pictures of the freeze plugs locations. They are easy to see. Shiney Brass.........

 

Thanks for everyones replies to this topic, I've found that I don't have a freeze plug leak.
JT I really appreciate the breakdown of that aerostar in your website... thats awesome, I quess I should start taking pictures of my projects too, it may make someone elses life easier with the aerostar. Keep up the good work, I'll be checking your site regularly!