drain plug for coolant

[cat171]

I am looking to flush the radiator on my 16v

is there a drain plug for this, as the bottom hose is a night mare to get to.

Thanks.

cat171

 

[Ben j]

nope .. bottom drivers side of the radiator is the only way.. and yes it is a pain in the arse! big time!

 

[BenR]

funny to see just how much rust come out tho!

 

[cat171]

thats what i thought, fcuking renos

not that im haning a moan cos i love it really !!

 

[Ben j]

i was meant to do mine ages ago, might do it tommorow.. totaly forgot!

the only other way is to remove a pipe and run ya engine up to temperature... DONT RECOMMEND IT THOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Alex M]

actually you should drain the block by its drain plug which is on the back of the engine somewhere below the exhaust manifold. However I couldnt find it or reach it, so good luck



ALex M

 

[cat171]

I jacked the car up in the end as i couldnt find the drain plug on the block either.

as there was no room to get to the hose i had to put a 3 inch g clamp on the green clamp and tighten the g clamp, once it started to weep i slid the green clamp up the hose and lowered the car,

the water was well sh!tty, i now have anti freeze, and i changed the thermostat as well cos it was shagged, reno wanted £2 each for the 5 tork bolts that hold it on but i went else where and got 6 for £1 !!

Should be much better now !!