coolant drain plug
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coolant drain plug
Ok i have a question on the drain plug i thought it was on the drivers side bottom, it looks like there is a hose barb and a ball valve of some sort. I turned it and nothing drained. I did open the radiator cap but nothing come out any suggestions?
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If you just turn it, nothing will drain. You have to turn it 90 degrees while pulling hard. I think that it is a bad design because it takes a lot of force. It will come out a significant amount, you can't mistake it when you get it.
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It is easier to siphon the coolant out and you won't have to worry about ruining the 0-ring. Makes less of a mess too. The system holds 6 gallons, you need a big bucket.
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Mine was stuck REALLY hard also, I just siphoned all the antifreeze out, then removed the lower rad hose. You'll need a 5 gallon pail and then a smaller one, I think the system holds 25 some old liters... or 6ish US gallons...
Bad design by dodge or cummins or whoever made the stupid thing...
Bad design by dodge or cummins or whoever made the stupid thing...
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