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draining coolant ?

Posted: 18 Apr 2010, 10:43
by sam fodda
does anyone know where the water jacket plugs are to drain the coolant from a 1.9lt petrol watercooled? cheers

Re: draining coolant ?

Posted: 18 Apr 2010, 12:10
by Mushr00m
They're behind the valve guide protectors on the crankcase.

I've never drained mine but I think it'd be quicker to disconnect/remove the lowest
rubber coolant pipe & either the radiator or expansion bottle cap.

Re: draining coolant ?

Posted: 18 Apr 2010, 12:16
by sam fodda
cheers, im trying to flush the system through now using the hose method, just trying to work out where the 2 main coolant pipes come in to?

Re: draining coolant ?

Posted: 18 Apr 2010, 12:45
by Mushr00m
This may help:

https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Ma ... ing_System" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

otherwise I'd jack the back end up(so radiator is below)
the rear end level & disconnect the bottom pipe from the radiator & the
radiator cap & the expansion bottle cap.

Best of luck.

Re: draining coolant ?

Posted: 18 Apr 2010, 12:55
by Mushr00m
I've emailed you a link that may help :ok