Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone knows if there is any water hoses or how many whelsh plugs are on the back of the 2.6 motor under the Inlet manifold? I have a small drip coming from that direction and was wondering if it would be a hard problem to track down or just go to a mechinic

There is a few welsh plugs there that are a common source for leaks. IIRC theres about 3-4 (total guess really).

there is a 2 way piped threaded coolant connector
that corrodes on the underside of the inlet manifold @ drivers side

there is a temp sender under the inlet manifold @ passengers side (dissy is in the way )

not hard to fix just anoying

also check the heater hoses/ bypass hose/ thermostat housing /and clamps

if it is welsh plugs at the rear ....the motor has to come out ...to get to them

there are 6 small ones 3 above and 3 below the rear balance shaft
one behind the starter motor

and one covered half by the gearbox housing

Thanks guys, The motor coming out bit has me a bit worried

make sure if you do replace welsh plugs, the replacements are brass, not steel. the originals are steel and i think that was deliberate as they always rust out where brass ones are there for the life of the motor.