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There is not a block heater on this car. My 1991 Ford Mustang 5.0 LX had a block heater but I can't remember where it was installed on the engine , I believe on the passenger side of the engine block in a freeze plug ( expansion plug ) hole
I found the block heater cord, second hole on the bottom on the drivers side bumper, tucked in and you can't see it
First check and see if there is a pouch located directly beside your battery. If there is a pouch it will contain a plug that is for the factory engine block heater. If there is no plug then you can pursue an aftermarket type. There are several types. If you want to use a freeze plug block heater, you'll need to have someone help you remove a freeze plug. That usually requires that you remove a lot of the peripheral equipment until you can get a clear access to one of the freeze plugs. Measure the freeze plug then go to an auto parts store and purchase a freeze plug block heater of that specific size. Once you have one that will fit into the hole, you can drill a hole in the freeze plug, then use a prying instrument to remove the old freeze plug. The block heater freeze plug usually goes in with a nut to tighten the freeze plug into the hole. BTW, you'll get a lot of antifreeze all over when you do this, and plan on taking your time since it will be time consuming.
The port for the block heater is a small hole approx. the size of a quarter located on the windshield side of the motor, closer to the driver side of the car. It is just below the head (top part of motor) in the cylinder block. Make sure the hole is clean of dirt and debris by blowing it out, then simply push the heater element in until it clicks, that's it! ...well then you should plug the cord in... but that's it I swear!
The 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe does not have a factory block heater option. Beginning in 2009 there is a port to install a Hyundai manufactured block heater for cars built for sale in Canada. Pre-2009 requires a heater to go in a freeze-plug hole, so the cord is wherever the installer put it, usually behind grille.
Actually , the heater core doesn't have a drain
I was just looking over the shoulders of three befuddled mechanics trying to fit a block heater on my 2000 Toyota Celica. I'm still not sure if the heater is installed....I'm waiting, not too patiently. As for location, the heater is cylinder shaped and fits into a hole in the block on the right ( driver's side) of the motor. It appeared to be a dry hole ...not into the water cavity...just into the block. The hole is about centered, a little above the trans. All you would see is three prongs for the cord...or the cord. The hole is horizontal. It does not look like a typical block heater...just a cylinder about the size of a finger. Hope that helps. I was just looking over the shoulders of three befuddled mechanics trying to fit a block heater on my 2000 Toyota Celica GTS. I'm still not sure if the heater is installed....I'm waiting, not too patiently. As for location, the heater is cylinder shaped and fits into a hole in the block on the right ( driver's side) of the motor. It appeared to be a dry hole ...not into the water cavity...just into the block. The hole is about centered, a little above the trans. All you would see is three prongs for the cord...or the cord. The hole is horizontal. It does not look like a typical block heater...just a cylinder about the size of a finger. Hope that helps.
generally if anti freeze is leaking into car this indicates that the heater core is worn out and has a hole you need to replace heater core ,or lift the hood and disconect the heater hoses join the hoses together with small pipe and 2 hose clamps and the leak will stop But the heater will not work
a freeze plug hole is where the sand is removed from your engine block or head when they were cast in a sand form. then the freeze plug itself is installed to seal those holes that are where liquid coolants now pass through the engine block and head .
A Freeze plug is another name for core plug or expansion plug (commonly referred tto as a"frost plug.") Expansion plugs are a subset of the plugs on a car engine cylinder block or cylinder head. A usual plug is a thin, domed, disc of metal which fits into a machined hole in the casting and is normally put in by striking or pressing the center to expand the disc. A real freeze plug is an expansion plug located in the side of an engine block that is supposed to protect the block against freeze damage. When Water freezes it expands, and if the coolant does not have enough antifreeze protection it can freeze and crack the engine block. The freeze plugs are supposed to pop out under pressure to relieve the pressure on the block. On many engines the plugs could have been used where sand cores have been held. The sand cores are used in the casting process to form internal cavities in the engine block or cylinder head, for cooling water for example, and so should really be referred to as core plugs. On some Freeze plugs a variety of block heater called a "freeze plug heater" can be installed, replacing the freeze plugs, to warm the engine before start up.
if it is like mine 97 . rear block driver side last one on the left not that hade to get
That is the water pump weep hole. The water pump has failed.