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lazymanc 11-05-09 10:00 PM

Draining Coolant
 
I need to drain the coolant before I do my engine swap, but the Haynes doesn't seem to say how - it refers you to chapter 1 of the coolant section but that just warns about not opening the rad cap when the engine is hot.

So, where do you drain the coolant from, and how do you avoid it splashing all over your engine casing and peeling off the paint?

Jamiebridges123 11-05-09 10:04 PM

Re: Draining Coolant
 
AFAIK there should be a bleed screw thing you take out and it should drain out.. failing that you could just take the hose out of the radiator and run the engine for a short while. Won't do it any harm.

yorkie_chris 11-05-09 10:05 PM

Re: Draining Coolant
 
Little 10mm headed bolt at the bottom of the water pump

Nicky S 11-05-09 11:09 PM

Re: Draining Coolant
 
there is a screw on the side of the engine

http://lh3.google.com/lirenk/RqLRR9e...0/IMG_8969.JPG

or a guide on how to do it :P

lazymanc 12-05-09 12:06 PM

Re: Draining Coolant
 
Cheers, now to find some kind of plastic funnel to catch the stuff.

vardypeeps 12-05-09 12:09 PM

Re: Draining Coolant
 
I like the colour of your coolant :P
Looks like slime


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