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Old 05-15-2011, 12:11 PM
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Should the block be drained when chaning the coolant? I know there is a drain point behind or above the starter but i found a socket head bolt like the one on the supercharger bleed point although a bit smaller on the other side of the block. Is this also a drain point?
 
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JTIS only displays the one drain plug which, I could not reach, behind the starter. I guess if you had a lift it would be easier.

I just drained all that would come out and refilled with a premixed 50/50 solution. That was easy but a flush would be appropriate if you are changing types of coolant.
 
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yeah, didnt really want to remove the starter to drain the coolant in the block.
 
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There is a drain plug on the left side of the block towards the rear. You will need a 17mm hex socket wrench (allen), a long extension and a 1/2" breakover bar or 'cheater pipe' to get some leverage.

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awesome that must be the one I saw. I'll give that a go

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