Most likely it is a rusted out welsh plug
while the part is cheap ( $5.00) the position makes it a costly job labor wise
mostly to get enough space to fix requires engine removal or items removal
get in a mobile mechanic with experience on your make of vehicle to find the leak and quote on the repairs cost and then decide where you want the job done
a good mechanic here will recommend that all the plugs be replaced if the engine comes out as they will all be in some bad condition requiring replace now or ij the near future
SOURCE: locate engine block antifreeze drain plug
well you dont actully have to drain the the block its self. There should be a drain on the radiator on either the right or left bottom side of the radiator.
SOURCE: I need to drain the
Not 100% sure but if you look up under exhaust manifold area, on block,is usually a common place. Simple hex head plug into block on most. Are you sure just pulling lower rad hose, and thermostat housing off won't get you where you need to be?
SOURCE: 2000 ford windstar anti theft light flashing vehicle won't start
This means that your key is not being recogonized.Ethier the chip in the key is bad or the patts transciever at the lock cylinder. Do you have a spare key? If not you will have to get 2 new keyss cut and programmed.
SOURCE: antifreeze leaking from the back of the engine.
Sometimes you can rent tools from Autozone or Oreillys and get your money back when you return the tool.
What you want is a radiator pressure checker. With this tool you can pump up the system and the antifreeze will leak out of any hole or hose. You can do it on a cold engine and diagnose the leak safely. It can be something simple like a heater hose clamp or a leaking intake manifold.
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