Need IDI freeze plug installer tool

[DrCharles]

Does anyone have the proper OTC (or handmade) freeze plug tool that I can rent or borrow?

There is one plug leaking (naturally the most inaccessible one behind the oil filter/cooler mount). I've read enough here and on other forums to want the correct tool rather than the shade-tree "smack it with a hammer" approach.

Also, is the Motorcraft p/n
E3tz-6026-a
for just one plug, or is that the complete set of seven?

thanks
Charles

 

[rwk]

Yes I made some tools, you can rent or purchase one from me, PM me.

 

[DrCharles]

PM sent.

I messaged one seller on ebay and he informed me that the E3TZ-6026-A for $14+ is one freeze plug, so multiply by seven for a set. Not in this lifetime!!

Edit: Tasca Ford Parts has them for $1.70 each. Of course they charge $11 for shipping but that's still only $22 for six OEM plugs.

 

[icanfixall]

Please make sure the plugs you purchase really are the original ford Motorcraft or at least the same plug International will use. As you may already know any aftermarket plug simply will not work correctly.Oem plugs are made of stainless and they actually cut into the block lip as they are expanded by pushing in the centers with the correct tool.

 

[DrCharles]

Yes, I read about that problem already, thanks. This is what I ordered:
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-plug-engine-e3tz6026a