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wizzid
19th May 2004, 10:01 AM
Is there a coolant drain plug in the block or the radiator.

All I could see was to disconnect the bottom rad. hose, (it is a pain to get at the hose clamp)
Thanks.
Defender200Tdi
19th May 2004, 04:28 PM
Hi Wizzid

Unfortunately there is no separate drain for the cooling system. Removing the bottom hose is the method recommended in the workshop manual. :roll: It looks like you're going to end up with a shoe full of coolant soon. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

By the way, if you haven't got a copy of the manual, there's a pdf that you can download here (http://www.aulro.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=7). :wink:

Paul style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif
wizzid
20th May 2004, 01:39 PM
Gratiarum Defender200tdi,

Just returned from a trip to Tassy. Coolant changed from green to brown.

Guess a lot of "high speed" driving stirred things up.

Oh I wish for the drain cock that is on my series iii.

Thanks, Pat.

By the way, you are correct "what ever is said in Latin sounds profound"
Defender200Tdi
20th May 2004, 02:28 PM
High speed? In a Defender? Did you drive off a cliff?http://www.aulro.com/albums/album102/roll.gifhttp://www.aulro.com/albums/album102/roll.gifhttp://www.aulro.com/albums/album102/roll.gif


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Paul style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif (Only joking Wizzid :wink: )
dham
20th May 2004, 02:42 PM
Is a drain plug on left side of block behind dip stick pipe. Bit of a pain to access but possible.
wizzid
21st May 2004, 01:36 PM
FASTER than an Austin A30 with a Southerly behind it................

Thanks dham I will go looking.

Regards, Pat
Hellspawn
23rd May 2004, 08:23 AM
Might as well take the radiator out since you're changing the coolant anyway and for a few dollars get a radiator repair shop to install a drain tap. Just make sure they locate it somewhere you can get at but won't get injured in offroad adventures. Makes sense to me anyway.
GWH
23rd May 2004, 07:47 PM
just did my S3s on the weekend. Don't think you are missing out - its a faster drain anyway - the taps tend to spray a lot. If there is one on the side of the block you've gotta open the base on the radiator as well.

Pulling the pipe helps to stop it fusing & may save you a lot of frustration in the long term / in a breakdown situation.

The glycol helps keep your hands soft & supple 8O

chris