is there a coolant drain plug on the engine block?
09-28-2003, 06:29 PM
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is there a coolant drain plug on the engine block?
for my 78? My books mention nothing about one, but I thought all vehciles had one. Anyone know for sure? Thanks?
09-28-2003, 06:55 PM
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Re: is there a coolant drain plug on the engine block? (SizzleChest)
Yes, each side, just above the starter motor end on pass side, same position on drivers side....I think the NPT size is 5/16
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09-28-2003, 07:47 PM
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Re: is there a coolant drain plug on the engine block? (mrvette)
Found 'em! Thanks a lot. They were 9/16 (same as rad plug) and were both tightened last time by a gorilla i think. I opened up the passenger side first and got absolutely nothing. When I opened up the driver's side, I got about 4-5 litres. Why would the one side be empty? I did drain the rad first if that had something to do with it....?
09-28-2003, 11:53 PM
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Re: is there a coolant drain plug on the engine block? (SizzleChest)
Draining the radiator might have done it.
I recommend getting the right size petcock for both block drains. I replaced mine a year ago, and I love it...a quick spin on each side and the block is draining quite nicely.
I recommend getting the right size petcock for both block drains. I replaced mine a year ago, and I love it...a quick spin on each side and the block is draining quite nicely.
