freeze plug location on 1983 Jeep inline 6 cyl?

1983 JEEP CJ7
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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WGREGQUINN
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engine block leaking toward rear of drivers side
Apr 7, 2026 at 4:36 AM
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Yep, this is where the freeze plugs are, please go over this video to help you replace them. Drain the cooling system first. Then check out the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qf7LT3LAX8&pp=0gcJCdkKAYcqIYzv

Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on and I will help you further if needed. Ken
Apr 7, 2026 at 10:48 AM
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WGREGQUINN
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I have found reason i was confused. Thein line 6cyl engine block in this is a DA26 remanufactured and the freeze plugs & locations are totally different then the AMC258 OEM
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Apr 8, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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Yep, the freeze plugs are on the left side of the block, also please check the plugs on the cylinder head as well. Can you upload an image of the leak?
Apr 8, 2026 at 9:44 AM