hey guys, sooooo i hav eremover the thermostat. and would like to drain the water from the engine, i assume there will be a plug just like there is for the oil? if so where is it located. thanks, sorry if its a stupid question
1993 mini SPi
Taking Water Out Of The Engine.
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condog911
, Mar 30 2013 12:24 AM
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Posted 30 March 2013 - 12:24 AM
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Posted 30 March 2013 - 12:28 AM
bottom of rediator hose
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Posted 30 March 2013 - 12:49 AM
There is a plug, at the clutch end facing the bulkhead, but removing the bottom hose from the radiator is the usual technique. you don't have to drain it to access the thermostat; though if you do you're going to need antifreeze.
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Posted 30 March 2013 - 05:28 AM
The other option on Spi or late carb models, is to remove the temperature sender in the bottom front corner of the radiator.
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Posted 30 March 2013 - 09:13 AM
I use my wet-n-dry shop vac to suck out the coolant in the top of the rad to below the top hose height, unhook the top hose and a heater hose and then suck out the rest.
No mess on the floor, no fighting with the bottom hose.
No mess on the floor, no fighting with the bottom hose.
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