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| Author: | oibrownskin [ Tue Jun 29, 2004 7:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | radiator and cooling system |
I am going to be draining and flushing my radiator tomorrow. also replacing the radiator cap and the thermostat. I have a question though. When it comes to draining the block, my manual says there is a plug in the block on the "RIGHT" side of the engine near that back. is that right side as oriented by the engine looking from inside the car out to the road, or right side standing in front of the car looking down at the engine? Anyhow, this will be the first time I try to do this "the right way." here are my steps in summation. 1) drain fluid 2) fill with prestone radiator flush and water 3) run engine for 10 minutes 4) drain then fill with 50/50 prestone/water. anything special I have to do to replace the thermostat? What does the temp gauge connect to? a seperate sending unit or the thermostat (guess I could check the manual first)? My gauge hasnt worked the entire time I have owned my car and I would like to get it working. best place to start under hood? or the gauge itself? (the gauge does jump everynow and then). thanks in advance Caesar |
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| Author: | argentina-slantsixer [ Tue Jun 29, 2004 8:30 pm ] |
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Hey! The block plug is near the oil pump (above oil filter, I think) it's a threaded plug that can have hex or square head (always smaller than the plug itself) When you run the cleaner/cooler concentrated for 10 mins, allow the block to cool down before draining it again, or just add water with the engine running and the rad plug off till it comes clean. Then stop the engine, let it drain and cool down to zero before adding new water and coolant. Then add like 1 1/2 gallon, start the engine and let it heat till thermo is open, then add watter till level is 1 1/2" from the neck edge. Personally I don't remove the block plug that often. Maybe once a year or less. I drain the water circuit every 6 months so always stays clean and there's no real need for getting out that plug. The gauge sensor is on the left, next to the thermo casing (front facing the engine) and maybe the resistor is dead. A new one should be easy to find and replace. It has a wire connected on it. Good luck! Juan |
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