How to drain coolant?
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From: San Jose Pat Tillman - American Hero
How to drain coolant?
I'm interested in doing the TB bypass, but the how-to mentions draining the coolant beforehand to avoid making a mess when I pop the lines off the TB. What's the best way to do this?
Thanks in advance... :cheers:
Thanks in advance... :cheers:
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From: San Pedro CA
Re: How to drain coolant? (Perfusion)
drain about 2" from the top of the coolant system... just loosen the drain plug (you know the real work, damned censor).
that should about do it. :thumbs:
that should about do it. :thumbs:
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From: Charlestown IN
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Re: How to drain coolant? (Perfusion)
I have an '85 and just replaced all the coolant hoses. I turned the plug at the bottom of the radiator just enough to get a controlable trickle, and once it's down a couple inches or so in the radiator, the lines on the TB will be empty :yesnod:
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From: Less Talk, More WOT | Houston TX
Re: How to drain coolant? (ductape)
Just wait for the car to cool, open the upper radiator hose, and pour some out onto the driveway, and feed it to the neighbors cats and dogs :lol:
[Modified by Wheelman, 7:10 PM 4/28/2004]
[Modified by Wheelman, 7:10 PM 4/28/2004]
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Re: How to drain coolant? (Wheelman)
Just wait for the car to cool, open the upper radiator hose, and pour some out onto the driveway, and feed it to the neighbors cats and dogs :lol:
[Modified by Wheelman, 7:10 PM 4/28/2004]
[Modified by Wheelman, 7:10 PM 4/28/2004]
:leaving:
Anyhow, back to the topic. Open the drain valve and drain off a few inches. Very simple. And if you use a clean container, you can pour it right back in when you're done.....to ensure that no innocent animals accidentally ingest it. And hose off the driveway too, just to be safe.
