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Coolant drain technics ?

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  1. Skippr1999

    Skippr1999 F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

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    I'm wondering if anyone has any ways of getting maximum drainage. Pulling the radiator plugs in the front only drains about one gallon.

    Thanks,
     
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  2. BrettC

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    Search a few posts here...Rifledriver posted a series of procedures to do it corrctly somewhere here...
     
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  3. Skippr1999

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    I've read all I can find. All I've seen is to blow compressed air into the expansion tank which I've been told could blow a head gasket.

    Any link to Rifledrivers post would be appreciated.

    Thanks
     
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    IIRC when I watched my indie mechanic do mine there are two drain valves (or plugs) on the block -- one on either side. You have to pull the under tray to get to them. I believe it's item #10
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    Awsome write up Steve...Thanks for posting it again. Mods, This should be in the DIY /technical section sticky.
    Well done again.
     
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  7. Skippr1999

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    Thanks for the responses. So, are you guys pulling the plug on the block ?
    Or, some other technique to get the coolant out ?
     
    Skippr1999, Oct 27, 2014
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