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  1. 19th May 2004, 10:01 AM #1
    wizzid
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    Coolant change Defender 300tdi

    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.
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  2. 19th May 2004, 04:28 PM #2
    Defender200Tdi Guest
    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. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

    By the way, if you haven't got a copy of the manual, there's a pdf that you can download here. :wink:

    Paul [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]
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  3. 20th May 2004, 01:39 PM #3
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    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"
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  4. 20th May 2004, 02:28 PM #4
    Defender200Tdi Guest
    High speed? In a Defender? Did you drive off a cliff?






    Paul [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img] (Only joking Wizzid :wink: )
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  5. 20th May 2004, 02:42 PM #5
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    Is a drain plug on left side of block behind dip stick pipe. Bit of a pain to access but possible.
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  6. 21st May 2004, 01:36 PM #6
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    FASTER than an Austin A30 with a Southerly behind it................

    Thanks dham I will go looking.

    Regards, Pat
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  7. 23rd May 2004, 08:23 AM #7
    Hellspawn Guest
    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.
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  8. 23rd May 2004, 07:47 PM #8
    GWH Guest
    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
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