Where is the drain plug on a Land Rover radiator?
Where is the drain plug on a Land Rover radiator?
200Tdi & 300Tdi radiator doesn’t have a drain, just pull off the bottom hose, for the engine — rear of the dipstick & on the horizontal rib just rear of the turbo oil to sump hose is the cooling system drain plug, don’t know the spanner size, but defo bigger than 17mm, hth
What’s the best way to drain a radiator?
Suck on the free end of the hose until there is anti-freeze about half way betewwn you and the rad, then briskly remove the hose from your mouth to the bucket. In other words, start a syphon. If you would like to drain the system down without making a mess, here is how.
How much antifreeze can you drain from a radiator?
There could be 2 gallons (7.6 L) of antifreeze draining from the radiator. Let it fill the tray you’ve placed underneath the plug. Once the liquid stops, seal the drain valve again. Pour the drained antifreeze into old plastic jugs and clearly label them.
When do I need to drain my coolant loop?
At one point you will want to do your yearly coolant swap, or just want a new coolant color, or you will want to change liquid cooling components. In any of these cases you will have to drain your loop, and without having a drain port already installed, it could be a tricky and time-consuming task.
How do you remove a broken radiator drain plug?
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.. 2. Drain the engine coolant.. 3. Loosen the radiator drain plug completely. 4. Using a flathead screwdriver or equivalent, pry out the radiator drain plug. CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to the flathead screwdriver or equivalent as doing so can damage the drain bore.
Where is the radiator plug?
Hi pitina, The radiator plug is usually located at the base of the radiator and looks like a wing-nut. When removed the entire contents of your radiator will be drained.
Where is the coolant drain plug?
Align the coolant drain pan beneath the radiator in the location of the drain plug. It is located on the bottom of the radiator closest to the passenger side (near the lower radiator hose).
