Posted by: junglejohnny
Draining the Radiator - 01/07/09 02:48 PM
How do I access the petcock to drain the radiator and what tool do I use? Thanx in advance.
Johnny
Johnny
Draining the Radiator
Posted by: Blackarrow98GP
Re: Draining the Radiator - 01/07/09 02:59 PM
Take off the lower radiator hose instead, it's much easier.. 
Posted by: ifitwasnt4u
Re: Draining the Radiator - 01/07/09 03:24 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by Blackarrow98gp:
Take off the lower radiator hose instead, it's much easier..
Take off the lower radiator hose instead, it's much easier..
Thats all I do when I drain the Radiator
Posted by: junglejohnny
Re: Draining the Radiator - 01/07/09 04:00 PM
K. Thnx all. 
j
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Posted by: crimpton
Re: Draining the Radiator - 01/08/09 07:14 PM
Agreed that it can be a PITA, but to answer the question.
There is a drain valve on the drivers side of the radiator. It's accesible from the top or bottom and depending on the year of your car, it's either a tab that usually breaks off when you use the pliers on it, or a slot that accepts a 1/4" square drive ratchet. The plug takes about a 1/4 of a turn and stops, at that point it will continue to turn but at the same time it needs to be persuaded in an outward direction. Once it has turned out to the appropriate position the coolant will drain cleanly out the bottom of the radiator with no mess.
There is a drain valve on the drivers side of the radiator. It's accesible from the top or bottom and depending on the year of your car, it's either a tab that usually breaks off when you use the pliers on it, or a slot that accepts a 1/4" square drive ratchet. The plug takes about a 1/4 of a turn and stops, at that point it will continue to turn but at the same time it needs to be persuaded in an outward direction. Once it has turned out to the appropriate position the coolant will drain cleanly out the bottom of the radiator with no mess.