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Draining coolant from engine block

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Old 04-09-2007, 03:54 PM
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Draining coolant from engine block

I'm replacing the waterpump intake o-ring. A search of the forum turned up some references to draining the coolant from the radiator and block. Can anyone describe where I'd find the drain plugs in the block?

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Old 04-09-2007, 04:04 PM
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btw, I'm asking because I'm due to flush the cooling system and like to do it properly (and don't have a manual handy!).

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Driver side is between the oil filter housing and the rear of the engine a 1/4" inset square drive plug the passenger side is above the starter in relatively the same position
 
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Old 04-09-2007, 07:51 PM
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The block drains are located one on each side.
One is behind the starter and the other one is next to the oil filter flange.
 
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Thank you, gentlemen. Found 'em.

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Old 04-09-2007, 10:00 PM
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OK, so what do you use to get them out, and then back in?
 
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use an extention and ratchet only no sockets required, use the right size extention and it will fit i the plug for ya
 
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