Coolant Block Plugs
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Fleet Mechanic
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Coolant Block Plugs
I'm flushing the old anti-freeze out on my 2001; 4.6L; V8. I'm not getting all the old anti-freeze, cleaner etc. on my flushes. Before I pull the starter is there a Block Plug, that is accessible on the right (passenger) side? Please do not go to your Hanes, or Chilton manuals and tell me there is, as they're too generic. Only tell me if you've had the right plug in your hand. P.S. I got the one on the left side.
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Fleet Mechanic
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The dealer finally got a hold of me today. There is no coolant block plug on the right side, also they said the coolant plug on the left side is not the lowest point on the engine. So I had to disconnect hoses and flush water thru the engine and radiator, and out the left block plug. Then followed by a shop vacuum blowing the water out. Did two driving rinses with RO water, then added antifreeze.
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I was hoping that some one would pipe up, cause I for one simply didnt know. I normally just dump the coolant, and run several flushes with plain water, then fill it up 50-50.
Glad to hear you got it resolved.
Glad to hear you got it resolved.
