best way to drain water from system on esc cos?
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I'm going to replace the water in the car with pure coolant instead just wandering what's the best way to drain all water out of radiator ,block, head etc?
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taking the pipe off at the bottom of rad would drain the rad and header but doesnt get it out of block , head and heater rad in car. maybe air should be used?
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Park the Es Cos with the front lower than the back (or jack up the back a few inches), remove the rad cap, release the bottom hose (on rad) and also remove the thermostat bleed bolt (the one that is on the top face of the stat housing). Allow to drain fro at least 15 mins.
To actually get ALL the water out is very difficult, but you could try removing the spark plug leads and turning the engine over for a (few seconds only!!!!!).
Not sure 100% anti-freeze is a good idea
Best to follow instructions on the product and dilute.
Edited: Also, heater controls to hot/heater and valve OPEN
To actually get ALL the water out is very difficult, but you could try removing the spark plug leads and turning the engine over for a (few seconds only!!!!!).
Not sure 100% anti-freeze is a good idea
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Edited: Also, heater controls to hot/heater and valve OPEN
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Just take the rad-hose off( the lower one) and un-screw the bolt in the block(the one next(left) to the knock sensor on the turbo side
Then allow to drain for 10-20min... should do it
Then allow to drain for 10-20min... should do it
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why will 100% coolant cause damage ???? i thought it had anti rust addatives in
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quality coolant
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