Draining coolant need a lil help

FD3S Efini · March 30, 2009, 09:17:12 PM

ok i need to drain the coolant from my car, i know bout the radiator bolt that i undo but what bout on the block? has anyone got any pics as this would help loads

Cheers,

Kris

Jono FD3 · March 30, 2009, 09:24:06 PM

just take the filler cap off when you drain the rad....... it will drain the full system then, or 90% of it!

Jono

antnicuk · March 30, 2009, 09:25:28 PM

on the passenger side of the block at the bottom of the centre plate there is a small bolt with a copper washer, this will drain all the coolant from the block.

FD3S Efini · March 30, 2009, 09:26:28 PM

my coolant seal is knackered so would this still work?

FD3S Efini · March 30, 2009, 09:35:07 PM

also does anyone have any pics of the block bolt?

antnicuk · March 30, 2009, 09:50:19 PM

what do you mean by coolant seal?

I dont have pictures but its easy to find. Find the spark plugs, put your finger between the 2 lower ones, if you are in the middle of them your finger will be on the centre plate, slide it down about 3 inches and you will hit the drain bolt, its the only bolt down there and if you reach the sump you have gone too far.

FD3S Efini · March 30, 2009, 09:52:28 PM

i mean coolant seal inside the engine so coolant is leaking into my rotor housings so i need a rebuild...this is only my basic knowledge lol

antnicuk · March 30, 2009, 09:56:32 PM

are you draining the fluid out to remove the engine? if so, dont worry, just pull the hoses off and let the remainder drain out as you pull the engine, unless you are worried about staining your driveway, in which case use the drain.

FD3S Efini · March 30, 2009, 09:59:24 PM

yeah im draining it from thengine coz i gotta save to get a rebuild otherwise i would do what u said...bit gutted really only had it for bout a month then the seal went

jackaleks · March 31, 2009, 08:56:39 AM

it\'s the very lowest bolt on the block on the passenger side towards the firewall. there\'s a blank threaded bolthole next to it. there\'s a thread somewhere on here with a picture of a Mazda engineer grinning at a block, do a quick search and you should find it!

FD3S Efini · March 31, 2009, 11:58:43 AM

cool iv been looking but need to get it on the ramps so i can do it

jackaleks · March 31, 2009, 12:48:06 PM

shouldn\'t need to get it all the way up on a ramp, i managed to do mine by jacking up one side slightly and crawling under the wishbone (using an axle stand, obviously!).

FD3S Efini · March 31, 2009, 02:24:32 PM

il have to do it when im back now unfortunatley im away for 3 weeks in hasting....anyone fancy coming fishing??? lol