[The Shadow]

I just purchased the LNF silicone combo hose kit from DDM. I replaced the throttle body and intake tube OK. Now comes the hard part, replacing the upper radiator hose. I would like to drain some coolant out before I remove the old hose but can't figure out how to do this, short of removing a hose and spilling coolant all over the place. Does anyone know how to drain down the cooling system? I watched Dave's youtube video on refilling the system and bleeding out the air, but no clues on how to drain the coolant.

Thanks, Don from Nanaimo

 

[SolNut]

Petcock on bottom of radiator

 

[TheOrangeCrush]

Just be sure that when you fill it, you use the vacuum filler. Or air lock will occur.


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[TomatoSoup]

Easy "vacuum" method here: http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f59/attention-no-heat-over-heat-issues-54741/index10.html#post1102936

 

[The Shadow]

i did look for a drain cock on the bottom of the radiator but could not see one which, for me, is not unusual. If I can't find an item around the house I will of course yell for help from my wife. Invariably, said item is right in front of me. I think it must be magic, one second it is not there and then presto chango, I take a second look and there it is. Like I said, magic.

Don

 

[TomatoSoup]

Search on google threw this up: http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f59/coolant-drain-procedure-71669/

 

[Robssol]

It's hidden. Feel inside the radiator support. The coolant will come out the hole in the support directly below the access hole for the petcock valve.