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Location Of Radiator Drain Plug

Okay, I'm getting ready to change my thermostat in the hopes it will cure my over-heating issue. I have the front wheels up on ramps, dropped the belly pan and am ready to start draining the colling system.

I know there is a plug on the engine block, between 3rd and 4th cylinders. Looks like a pain to get to, so I think I'll be popping off the lower end of the lower radiator hose instead. (I've read that should do the trick as well as the engine block plug.)

My question is regarding the location of the radiator drain plug. Everything I've read indicates the plug is made of plastic and is located on the lower, driver's side of the radiator. (Lower-left side, if looking towards the front)

the only thing I've been able to locate that looks as though it could be the plug, on MY radiator, seems to be a 19mm plug that seems to be made of brass. Below is a drawing of where I'm seeing this "plug". Can anyone confirm this to be correct?




Thanks!

Randy
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Last edited by rcecale; 08-05-2008 at 08:46 AM.. Reason: Added Image file
Old 08-05-2008, 08:11 AM
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