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TexasChuck 04-26-2016 07:36 PM

Radiator Drain Valve ?
 
Is there a drain valve for the radiator? Asking before I get under there looking for it.

Z Runner 04-26-2016 08:32 PM

I don't think so. usually to drain people remove hose on the bottom of radiator.

FairladyZ40th 04-26-2016 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasChuck (Post 3468990)
Is there a drain valve for the radiator? Asking before I get under there looking for it.



Yes! Yes there is! It's on the right (passenger) side like just below the head light kind of. Obviously somewhere low, you will have to remove your splash pad to get to it.

kenchan 04-26-2016 09:33 PM

passenger side. there is a little clear hose on it

TexasChuck 04-27-2016 08:11 AM

Drain
 
Great! Thanks!

kenchan 04-27-2016 08:32 AM

little trick.. im sure u already know, but remove the valve first, then the radiator cap. less mess.

mishuko 04-27-2016 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3469277)
little trick.. im sure u already know, but remove the valve first, then the radiator cap. less mess.

and for those of us that didn't... thanks!

Jsolo 04-27-2016 01:36 PM

Use this to refill. No mess, no funnel BS, no bleeders to open to burp/bleed the system. Requires a compressor.

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After opening the drain valve, attach a small hose to keep mess to a minimum while draining. Good idea to change the radiator cap too.

1st 04-28-2016 12:44 AM

Is it the same burping process for the Z. As is for all other cars? Draining, refilling, running till fans kick in, refilling/checking leve's, etc, etc

PongSanity 04-29-2016 05:54 AM

There's also a bleeder valve on the inside of the radiator. Driver side near the belts. This helps with the emptying/bleeding process.


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Jsolo 04-30-2016 09:21 AM

Using the tool I mentioned earlier does not require messing with bleeder screws or running til the fan kicks in. It makes refilling the system literally a 5 minute job.


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