Is there a drain plug on the engine block?
Is there a drain plug on the engine block?
To flush the engine block, remove the thermostat cover, take the thermostat out and stick the hose in there and let the water flush through to the bottom. Aint there a drain plug on the bottom of the radiator? Click to expand… I have one on my EB2 as well! The question was “Is there a drain plug on the block?”
Where are the drain plugs on a Cadillac DeVille?
There are no block drain fittings. The best you can do is remove the bottom trim panel and them remove the drain plug from LH side radiator end panel. A 3/4″ socket will fit on the radiator drain plug. To get even close to a 100% coolant change will require draining the radiator 2 or 3 or more times.
What should I put in my coolant block drain plugs?
As an added precaution, as I stated before, I add the GM coolant supplement, made by Barsleaks for GM, #12378255. This additive has been put in virtually every new car for at least 20 years. Not only is it a stopleak, but it contains rust inhibitors and soluble oil. I also add Kool-it to the mix.
How do you flush an engine block radiator?
To flush the engine block, remove the thermostat cover, take the thermostat out and stick the hose in there and let the water flush through to the bottom. Aint there a drain plug on the bottom of the radiator?
To flush the engine block, remove the thermostat cover, take the thermostat out and stick the hose in there and let the water flush through to the bottom. Aint there a drain plug on the bottom of the radiator? Click to expand… I have one on my EB2 as well! The question was “Is there a drain plug on the block?”
What to do if coolant is draining out of engine block?
Straighten a paper clip and gently poke into the engine through the drain bolt hole to make sure that no sludge or debris has blocked the hole and prevented the rest of the coolant from draining. When you are certain that there is no more coolant to be drained, replace the engine block drain bolt.
How big of an oil drain plug do I Need?
Oil Drain Plug OE Gasket Fiber Gasket Drain Plug Torque Foot lbs Drain Plug Torque Inch lbs Thread Size BUICK Commercial Chassis (Cont’d) 1996 5.7L 350cid English Thread DP-052 G-016 15 180 1/2-20 1996 5.7L 350cid Metric Thread DP-079 15 180 M12-1.75 Electra 1985-90 3.8L 231cid DP-052 G-016 30 360 1/2-20
Where are the drains located on a car?
Your engine may have one drain or two, it will depend on the engine model and most likely will not be listed in the documentation included with your vehicle. You will have to look for the drains. The drains will be located, one on each side of the engine, in mirror locations.
