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Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Hi, Got a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 six cylinder engine. It's
time to change the coolant but I want to know exactly what I'm getting into first. Everything that I have read about this procedure says to remove the coolant drain plug from the engine block. I have a factory service manual that shows the location of this plug and says that it is on the left side of the block under the exhaust manifold at the rear of the engine. It is very difficult to see anything because of the intake, exhaust manifolds, and exhaust pipes being in the way. I spent a great deal of effort above and below the engine trying to locate this plug. I tried using mirrors and could barely get my hand up in there to try to feel for it but I can't find it. And even if I could, how do you get a wrench to it with out tearing half the engine apart? It wouldn't be worth the trouble. Is it possible that they didn't even install this drain plug in some of these engines? Is there another way to drain the block? Removing the lower radiator hose doesn't look like it would help because it's attached towards the top of the engine. Could someone please straighten me out because I'm lost. Thanks for any help, Dennis B |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
If all you're gonna do is drain/refill, perhaps you might just drain via
removing the lower radiator hose. Then, fill with water (distilled water is best), warm the engine to let it burp. Finally, drain it once again and fill with fresh coolant. Be careful not to mix different kinds of coolant. Sure, it won't give you the perfection you desire but it should be much easier and just as effective. Having a pro shop flush it's still an option. Drink "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message news:O7mdnaHTYvOw08rYnZ2dnUVZ_uSdnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Hi, Got a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 six cylinder engine. > It's time to change the coolant but I want to know exactly what I'm > getting into first. Everything that I have read about this procedure says > to remove the coolant drain plug from the engine block. I have a factory > service manual that shows the location of this plug and says that it is on > the left side of the block under the exhaust manifold at the rear of the > engine. It is very difficult to see anything because of the intake, > exhaust manifolds, and exhaust pipes being in the way. I spent a great > deal of effort above and below the engine trying to locate this plug. I > tried using mirrors and could barely get my hand up in there to try to > feel for it but I can't find it. And even if I could, how do you get a > wrench to it with out tearing half the engine apart? It wouldn't be worth > the trouble. Is it possible that they didn't even install this drain plug > in some of these engines? Is there another way to drain the block? > Removing the lower radiator hose doesn't look like it would help because > it's attached towards the top of the engine. Could someone please > straighten me out because I'm lost. > Thanks for any help, > Dennis B > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
If all you're gonna do is drain/refill, perhaps you might just drain via
removing the lower radiator hose. Then, fill with water (distilled water is best), warm the engine to let it burp. Finally, drain it once again and fill with fresh coolant. Be careful not to mix different kinds of coolant. Sure, it won't give you the perfection you desire but it should be much easier and just as effective. Having a pro shop flush it's still an option. Drink "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message news:O7mdnaHTYvOw08rYnZ2dnUVZ_uSdnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Hi, Got a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 six cylinder engine. > It's time to change the coolant but I want to know exactly what I'm > getting into first. Everything that I have read about this procedure says > to remove the coolant drain plug from the engine block. I have a factory > service manual that shows the location of this plug and says that it is on > the left side of the block under the exhaust manifold at the rear of the > engine. It is very difficult to see anything because of the intake, > exhaust manifolds, and exhaust pipes being in the way. I spent a great > deal of effort above and below the engine trying to locate this plug. I > tried using mirrors and could barely get my hand up in there to try to > feel for it but I can't find it. And even if I could, how do you get a > wrench to it with out tearing half the engine apart? It wouldn't be worth > the trouble. Is it possible that they didn't even install this drain plug > in some of these engines? Is there another way to drain the block? > Removing the lower radiator hose doesn't look like it would help because > it's attached towards the top of the engine. Could someone please > straighten me out because I'm lost. > Thanks for any help, > Dennis B > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
If all you're gonna do is drain/refill, perhaps you might just drain via
removing the lower radiator hose. Then, fill with water (distilled water is best), warm the engine to let it burp. Finally, drain it once again and fill with fresh coolant. Be careful not to mix different kinds of coolant. Sure, it won't give you the perfection you desire but it should be much easier and just as effective. Having a pro shop flush it's still an option. Drink "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message news:O7mdnaHTYvOw08rYnZ2dnUVZ_uSdnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Hi, Got a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 six cylinder engine. > It's time to change the coolant but I want to know exactly what I'm > getting into first. Everything that I have read about this procedure says > to remove the coolant drain plug from the engine block. I have a factory > service manual that shows the location of this plug and says that it is on > the left side of the block under the exhaust manifold at the rear of the > engine. It is very difficult to see anything because of the intake, > exhaust manifolds, and exhaust pipes being in the way. I spent a great > deal of effort above and below the engine trying to locate this plug. I > tried using mirrors and could barely get my hand up in there to try to > feel for it but I can't find it. And even if I could, how do you get a > wrench to it with out tearing half the engine apart? It wouldn't be worth > the trouble. Is it possible that they didn't even install this drain plug > in some of these engines? Is there another way to drain the block? > Removing the lower radiator hose doesn't look like it would help because > it's attached towards the top of the engine. Could someone please > straighten me out because I'm lost. > Thanks for any help, > Dennis B > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Dennis wrote:
> Hi, Got a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 six cylinder > engine. It's time to change the coolant but I want to know exactly > what I'm getting into first. The radiator drain is located on the lower passenger side of the radiator, toward the engine. It will either look like a bolt on a bit of pipe or a flat knob with an extension underneath. You put a hose on that bit of pipe and run it into a catch bucket then open the valve. Remember to take the radiator cap off or it will drain rather slowly. :) This will get "most" of the coolant out of the system, but not all. It's close enough without messing with draining the block. -- DougW |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Dennis wrote:
> Hi, Got a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 six cylinder > engine. It's time to change the coolant but I want to know exactly > what I'm getting into first. The radiator drain is located on the lower passenger side of the radiator, toward the engine. It will either look like a bolt on a bit of pipe or a flat knob with an extension underneath. You put a hose on that bit of pipe and run it into a catch bucket then open the valve. Remember to take the radiator cap off or it will drain rather slowly. :) This will get "most" of the coolant out of the system, but not all. It's close enough without messing with draining the block. -- DougW |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Dennis wrote:
> Hi, Got a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 six cylinder > engine. It's time to change the coolant but I want to know exactly > what I'm getting into first. The radiator drain is located on the lower passenger side of the radiator, toward the engine. It will either look like a bolt on a bit of pipe or a flat knob with an extension underneath. You put a hose on that bit of pipe and run it into a catch bucket then open the valve. Remember to take the radiator cap off or it will drain rather slowly. :) This will get "most" of the coolant out of the system, but not all. It's close enough without messing with draining the block. -- DougW |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Just go with the radiator drain-n-fill. If you drain/fill often enough,
you shouldn't have to resort to block draining, chemicals or flushing. Use the right stuff: Zerex G-05 is the only thing spec'd for my '05 TJL, and it's likely the same for yours. Forget about 'universal' or 'compatible' coolants: use the right stuff. And always use distilled water for the mix. |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Just go with the radiator drain-n-fill. If you drain/fill often enough,
you shouldn't have to resort to block draining, chemicals or flushing. Use the right stuff: Zerex G-05 is the only thing spec'd for my '05 TJL, and it's likely the same for yours. Forget about 'universal' or 'compatible' coolants: use the right stuff. And always use distilled water for the mix. |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Just go with the radiator drain-n-fill. If you drain/fill often enough,
you shouldn't have to resort to block draining, chemicals or flushing. Use the right stuff: Zerex G-05 is the only thing spec'd for my '05 TJL, and it's likely the same for yours. Forget about 'universal' or 'compatible' coolants: use the right stuff. And always use distilled water for the mix. |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
The flush-n-fill kits make short work of cleaning the old coolant and stuff
out and only cost a few dollars. http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2118433873 And as someone else mentioned use only Zerex Green or Zerex G-05 and distilled water. The proper coolant is available at PepBoys and NAPA. "James Drinkwater" <jdrinkwater@satx.rr.com> wrote in message news:tQI5h.11007$rG.7759@tornado.texas.rr.com... > If all you're gonna do is drain/refill, perhaps you might just drain via > removing the lower radiator hose. Then, fill with water (distilled water > is best), warm the engine to let it burp. Finally, drain it once again > and fill with fresh coolant. Be careful not to mix different kinds of > coolant. > Sure, it won't give you the perfection you desire but it should be much > easier and just as effective. Having a pro shop flush it's still an > option. > Drink > > "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message > news:O7mdnaHTYvOw08rYnZ2dnUVZ_uSdnZ2d@comcast.com. .. >> Hi, Got a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 six cylinder engine. >> It's time to change the coolant but I want to know exactly what I'm >> getting into first. Everything that I have read about this procedure says >> to remove the coolant drain plug from the engine block. I have a factory >> service manual that shows the location of this plug and says that it is >> on the left side of the block under the exhaust manifold at the rear of >> the engine. It is very difficult to see anything because of the intake, >> exhaust manifolds, and exhaust pipes being in the way. I spent a great >> deal of effort above and below the engine trying to locate this plug. I >> tried using mirrors and could barely get my hand up in there to try to >> feel for it but I can't find it. And even if I could, how do you get a >> wrench to it with out tearing half the engine apart? It wouldn't be worth >> the trouble. Is it possible that they didn't even install this drain plug >> in some of these engines? Is there another way to drain the block? >> Removing the lower radiator hose doesn't look like it would help because >> it's attached towards the top of the engine. Could someone please >> straighten me out because I'm lost. >> Thanks for any help, >> Dennis B >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
The flush-n-fill kits make short work of cleaning the old coolant and stuff
out and only cost a few dollars. http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2118433873 And as someone else mentioned use only Zerex Green or Zerex G-05 and distilled water. The proper coolant is available at PepBoys and NAPA. "James Drinkwater" <jdrinkwater@satx.rr.com> wrote in message news:tQI5h.11007$rG.7759@tornado.texas.rr.com... > If all you're gonna do is drain/refill, perhaps you might just drain via > removing the lower radiator hose. Then, fill with water (distilled water > is best), warm the engine to let it burp. Finally, drain it once again > and fill with fresh coolant. Be careful not to mix different kinds of > coolant. > Sure, it won't give you the perfection you desire but it should be much > easier and just as effective. Having a pro shop flush it's still an > option. > Drink > > "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message > news:O7mdnaHTYvOw08rYnZ2dnUVZ_uSdnZ2d@comcast.com. .. >> Hi, Got a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 six cylinder engine. >> It's time to change the coolant but I want to know exactly what I'm >> getting into first. Everything that I have read about this procedure says >> to remove the coolant drain plug from the engine block. I have a factory >> service manual that shows the location of this plug and says that it is >> on the left side of the block under the exhaust manifold at the rear of >> the engine. It is very difficult to see anything because of the intake, >> exhaust manifolds, and exhaust pipes being in the way. I spent a great >> deal of effort above and below the engine trying to locate this plug. I >> tried using mirrors and could barely get my hand up in there to try to >> feel for it but I can't find it. And even if I could, how do you get a >> wrench to it with out tearing half the engine apart? It wouldn't be worth >> the trouble. Is it possible that they didn't even install this drain plug >> in some of these engines? Is there another way to drain the block? >> Removing the lower radiator hose doesn't look like it would help because >> it's attached towards the top of the engine. Could someone please >> straighten me out because I'm lost. >> Thanks for any help, >> Dennis B >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
The flush-n-fill kits make short work of cleaning the old coolant and stuff
out and only cost a few dollars. http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2118433873 And as someone else mentioned use only Zerex Green or Zerex G-05 and distilled water. The proper coolant is available at PepBoys and NAPA. "James Drinkwater" <jdrinkwater@satx.rr.com> wrote in message news:tQI5h.11007$rG.7759@tornado.texas.rr.com... > If all you're gonna do is drain/refill, perhaps you might just drain via > removing the lower radiator hose. Then, fill with water (distilled water > is best), warm the engine to let it burp. Finally, drain it once again > and fill with fresh coolant. Be careful not to mix different kinds of > coolant. > Sure, it won't give you the perfection you desire but it should be much > easier and just as effective. Having a pro shop flush it's still an > option. > Drink > > "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message > news:O7mdnaHTYvOw08rYnZ2dnUVZ_uSdnZ2d@comcast.com. .. >> Hi, Got a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 six cylinder engine. >> It's time to change the coolant but I want to know exactly what I'm >> getting into first. Everything that I have read about this procedure says >> to remove the coolant drain plug from the engine block. I have a factory >> service manual that shows the location of this plug and says that it is >> on the left side of the block under the exhaust manifold at the rear of >> the engine. It is very difficult to see anything because of the intake, >> exhaust manifolds, and exhaust pipes being in the way. I spent a great >> deal of effort above and below the engine trying to locate this plug. I >> tried using mirrors and could barely get my hand up in there to try to >> feel for it but I can't find it. And even if I could, how do you get a >> wrench to it with out tearing half the engine apart? It wouldn't be worth >> the trouble. Is it possible that they didn't even install this drain plug >> in some of these engines? Is there another way to drain the block? >> Removing the lower radiator hose doesn't look like it would help because >> it's attached towards the top of the engine. Could someone please >> straighten me out because I'm lost. >> Thanks for any help, >> Dennis B >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
What these guys said. You only really need to remove the block drain, if
the cooling system is known to be full of sludge. On a vehicle this young, I wouldn't expect that unless it had been overheated and refilled with raw tap water several times. Earle "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:0YI5h.37007$WI1.18987@newsfe15.lga... > Dennis wrote: > > Hi, Got a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 six cylinder > > engine. It's time to change the coolant but I want to know exactly > > what I'm getting into first. > > The radiator drain is located on the lower passenger side of > the radiator, toward the engine. It will either look like a bolt > on a bit of pipe or a flat knob with an extension underneath. > > You put a hose on that bit of pipe and run it into a catch bucket > then open the valve. Remember to take the radiator cap off or > it will drain rather slowly. :) > > This will get "most" of the coolant out of the system, but not all. > It's close enough without messing with draining the block. > > -- > DougW > > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
What these guys said. You only really need to remove the block drain, if
the cooling system is known to be full of sludge. On a vehicle this young, I wouldn't expect that unless it had been overheated and refilled with raw tap water several times. Earle "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:0YI5h.37007$WI1.18987@newsfe15.lga... > Dennis wrote: > > Hi, Got a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 six cylinder > > engine. It's time to change the coolant but I want to know exactly > > what I'm getting into first. > > The radiator drain is located on the lower passenger side of > the radiator, toward the engine. It will either look like a bolt > on a bit of pipe or a flat knob with an extension underneath. > > You put a hose on that bit of pipe and run it into a catch bucket > then open the valve. Remember to take the radiator cap off or > it will drain rather slowly. :) > > This will get "most" of the coolant out of the system, but not all. > It's close enough without messing with draining the block. > > -- > DougW > > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
What these guys said. You only really need to remove the block drain, if
the cooling system is known to be full of sludge. On a vehicle this young, I wouldn't expect that unless it had been overheated and refilled with raw tap water several times. Earle "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:0YI5h.37007$WI1.18987@newsfe15.lga... > Dennis wrote: > > Hi, Got a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 six cylinder > > engine. It's time to change the coolant but I want to know exactly > > what I'm getting into first. > > The radiator drain is located on the lower passenger side of > the radiator, toward the engine. It will either look like a bolt > on a bit of pipe or a flat knob with an extension underneath. > > You put a hose on that bit of pipe and run it into a catch bucket > then open the valve. Remember to take the radiator cap off or > it will drain rather slowly. :) > > This will get "most" of the coolant out of the system, but not all. > It's close enough without messing with draining the block. > > -- > DougW > > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Hi Dennis:
I couldn't find the drain plug either. I looked on my '02 and '06 Wrangler. It seems to be buried behind all kinds of "stuff." Here is what I did: http://www.tmar.net/coolant_flush.htm Tom "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message news:O7mdnaHTYvOw08rYnZ2dnUVZ_uSdnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Hi, Got a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 six cylinder engine. It's > time to change the coolant but I want to know exactly what I'm getting into > first. Everything that I have read about this procedure says to remove the > coolant drain plug from the engine block. I have a factory service manual > that shows the location of this plug and says that it is on the left side of > the block under the exhaust manifold at the rear of the engine. It is very > difficult to see anything because of the intake, exhaust manifolds, and > exhaust pipes being in the way. I spent a great deal of effort above and > below the engine trying to locate this plug. I tried using mirrors and could > barely get my hand up in there to try to feel for it but I can't find it. > And even if I could, how do you get a wrench to it with out tearing half the > engine apart? It wouldn't be worth the trouble. Is it possible that they > didn't even install this drain plug in some of these engines? Is there > another way to drain the block? Removing the lower radiator hose doesn't > look like it would help because it's attached towards the top of the engine. > Could someone please straighten me out because I'm lost. > Thanks for any help, > Dennis B > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Hi Dennis:
I couldn't find the drain plug either. I looked on my '02 and '06 Wrangler. It seems to be buried behind all kinds of "stuff." Here is what I did: http://www.tmar.net/coolant_flush.htm Tom "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message news:O7mdnaHTYvOw08rYnZ2dnUVZ_uSdnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Hi, Got a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 six cylinder engine. It's > time to change the coolant but I want to know exactly what I'm getting into > first. Everything that I have read about this procedure says to remove the > coolant drain plug from the engine block. I have a factory service manual > that shows the location of this plug and says that it is on the left side of > the block under the exhaust manifold at the rear of the engine. It is very > difficult to see anything because of the intake, exhaust manifolds, and > exhaust pipes being in the way. I spent a great deal of effort above and > below the engine trying to locate this plug. I tried using mirrors and could > barely get my hand up in there to try to feel for it but I can't find it. > And even if I could, how do you get a wrench to it with out tearing half the > engine apart? It wouldn't be worth the trouble. Is it possible that they > didn't even install this drain plug in some of these engines? Is there > another way to drain the block? Removing the lower radiator hose doesn't > look like it would help because it's attached towards the top of the engine. > Could someone please straighten me out because I'm lost. > Thanks for any help, > Dennis B > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Hi Dennis:
I couldn't find the drain plug either. I looked on my '02 and '06 Wrangler. It seems to be buried behind all kinds of "stuff." Here is what I did: http://www.tmar.net/coolant_flush.htm Tom "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message news:O7mdnaHTYvOw08rYnZ2dnUVZ_uSdnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Hi, Got a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 six cylinder engine. It's > time to change the coolant but I want to know exactly what I'm getting into > first. Everything that I have read about this procedure says to remove the > coolant drain plug from the engine block. I have a factory service manual > that shows the location of this plug and says that it is on the left side of > the block under the exhaust manifold at the rear of the engine. It is very > difficult to see anything because of the intake, exhaust manifolds, and > exhaust pipes being in the way. I spent a great deal of effort above and > below the engine trying to locate this plug. I tried using mirrors and could > barely get my hand up in there to try to feel for it but I can't find it. > And even if I could, how do you get a wrench to it with out tearing half the > engine apart? It wouldn't be worth the trouble. Is it possible that they > didn't even install this drain plug in some of these engines? Is there > another way to drain the block? Removing the lower radiator hose doesn't > look like it would help because it's attached towards the top of the engine. > Could someone please straighten me out because I'm lost. > Thanks for any help, > Dennis B > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Thanks to all for your response.
Sounds like installing the flushing tee is the way to go. I had a rough time finding the Zerex G-05 antifreeze. First I went to Carquest and they never heard of it ,so then I went to Napa and they never heard of it, went to Advance Auto and they don't carry it, and these are all vendors who are supposed to have it. Don't have a Pep Boys in town so my last chance was Auto Zone. They had it hidden away in a far corner of the store away from all the rest of the antifreeze????????? Thanks again, Dennis B |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Thanks to all for your response.
Sounds like installing the flushing tee is the way to go. I had a rough time finding the Zerex G-05 antifreeze. First I went to Carquest and they never heard of it ,so then I went to Napa and they never heard of it, went to Advance Auto and they don't carry it, and these are all vendors who are supposed to have it. Don't have a Pep Boys in town so my last chance was Auto Zone. They had it hidden away in a far corner of the store away from all the rest of the antifreeze????????? Thanks again, Dennis B |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Thanks to all for your response.
Sounds like installing the flushing tee is the way to go. I had a rough time finding the Zerex G-05 antifreeze. First I went to Carquest and they never heard of it ,so then I went to Napa and they never heard of it, went to Advance Auto and they don't carry it, and these are all vendors who are supposed to have it. Don't have a Pep Boys in town so my last chance was Auto Zone. They had it hidden away in a far corner of the store away from all the rest of the antifreeze????????? Thanks again, Dennis B |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
In the Cleveland, Ohio area, Advance Auto and AutoZone both carry it.
You could also go to any Chrysler or Jeep dealer and get the Mopar brand there. Tom "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message news:K8idnZfRdvn7OcrYnZ2dnUVZ_uWdnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Thanks to all for your response. > Sounds like installing the flushing tee is the way to go. I had a rough time > finding the Zerex G-05 antifreeze. First I went to Carquest and they never > heard of it ,so then I went to Napa and they never heard of it, went to > Advance Auto and they don't carry it, and these are all vendors who are > supposed to have it. Don't have a Pep Boys in town > so my last chance was Auto Zone. They had it hidden away in a far corner of > the store away from all the rest of the antifreeze????????? > > Thanks again, > Dennis B > > |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
In the Cleveland, Ohio area, Advance Auto and AutoZone both carry it.
You could also go to any Chrysler or Jeep dealer and get the Mopar brand there. Tom "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message news:K8idnZfRdvn7OcrYnZ2dnUVZ_uWdnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Thanks to all for your response. > Sounds like installing the flushing tee is the way to go. I had a rough time > finding the Zerex G-05 antifreeze. First I went to Carquest and they never > heard of it ,so then I went to Napa and they never heard of it, went to > Advance Auto and they don't carry it, and these are all vendors who are > supposed to have it. Don't have a Pep Boys in town > so my last chance was Auto Zone. They had it hidden away in a far corner of > the store away from all the rest of the antifreeze????????? > > Thanks again, > Dennis B > > |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
In the Cleveland, Ohio area, Advance Auto and AutoZone both carry it.
You could also go to any Chrysler or Jeep dealer and get the Mopar brand there. Tom "Dennis" <dennis@comcast.net> wrote in message news:K8idnZfRdvn7OcrYnZ2dnUVZ_uWdnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Thanks to all for your response. > Sounds like installing the flushing tee is the way to go. I had a rough time > finding the Zerex G-05 antifreeze. First I went to Carquest and they never > heard of it ,so then I went to Napa and they never heard of it, went to > Advance Auto and they don't carry it, and these are all vendors who are > supposed to have it. Don't have a Pep Boys in town > so my last chance was Auto Zone. They had it hidden away in a far corner of > the store away from all the rest of the antifreeze????????? > > Thanks again, > Dennis B > > |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Take the time to drain the block, more than likely you'll find it
clogged with rust and acid sediment: http://jeephorizons.com/tech/radiatorflush.html God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Dennis wrote: > > Thanks to all for your response. > Sounds like installing the flushing tee is the way to go. I had a rough time > finding the Zerex G-05 antifreeze. First I went to Carquest and they never > heard of it ,so then I went to Napa and they never heard of it, went to > Advance Auto and they don't carry it, and these are all vendors who are > supposed to have it. Don't have a Pep Boys in town > so my last chance was Auto Zone. They had it hidden away in a far corner of > the store away from all the rest of the antifreeze????????? > > Thanks again, > Dennis B |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Take the time to drain the block, more than likely you'll find it
clogged with rust and acid sediment: http://jeephorizons.com/tech/radiatorflush.html God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Dennis wrote: > > Thanks to all for your response. > Sounds like installing the flushing tee is the way to go. I had a rough time > finding the Zerex G-05 antifreeze. First I went to Carquest and they never > heard of it ,so then I went to Napa and they never heard of it, went to > Advance Auto and they don't carry it, and these are all vendors who are > supposed to have it. Don't have a Pep Boys in town > so my last chance was Auto Zone. They had it hidden away in a far corner of > the store away from all the rest of the antifreeze????????? > > Thanks again, > Dennis B |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Take the time to drain the block, more than likely you'll find it
clogged with rust and acid sediment: http://jeephorizons.com/tech/radiatorflush.html God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Dennis wrote: > > Thanks to all for your response. > Sounds like installing the flushing tee is the way to go. I had a rough time > finding the Zerex G-05 antifreeze. First I went to Carquest and they never > heard of it ,so then I went to Napa and they never heard of it, went to > Advance Auto and they don't carry it, and these are all vendors who are > supposed to have it. Don't have a Pep Boys in town > so my last chance was Auto Zone. They had it hidden away in a far corner of > the store away from all the rest of the antifreeze????????? > > Thanks again, > Dennis B |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:4557B721.406AAF85@cox.net... > Take the time to drain the block, more than likely you'll find it > clogged with rust and acid sediment: > http://jeephorizons.com/tech/radiatorflush.html > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > Dennis wrote: >> >> Thanks to all for your response. >> Sounds like installing the flushing tee is the way to go. I had a rough >> time >> finding the Zerex G-05 antifreeze. First I went to Carquest and they >> never >> heard of it ,so then I went to Napa and they never heard of it, went to >> Advance Auto and they don't carry it, and these are all vendors who are >> supposed to have it. Don't have a Pep Boys in town >> so my last chance was Auto Zone. They had it hidden away in a far corner >> of >> the store away from all the rest of the antifreeze????????? >> >> Thanks again, >> Dennis B Thanks Mr. ------ for your help, I appreciate you taking the time. I agree that draining the block would be an important step but I can't find the drain plug. I don't want to remove the exhaust manifold looking for it because I'm not sure where the drain plug is. It's not where the service manual says it's located or at least I can't see it.The illustration that you point out is not the same configuration as what I have in my Wrangler. The exhaust manifold is more massive and there are two exhaust pipes attached to it. Also the coolant temperature sensor is located in the thermostat housing not in the engine block. The jeep only has 60,000 miles on it so I hope that there isn't much yuk in there at this point to hurt anything. Since I'm changing from the original antifreeze to the G-05 I will do a water hose flush to remove all of the old stuff and hope that will be sufficient at least this time around. In the mean time I'll try to find out if this engine has the drain plug, where it's located and if it can be accessed with out doing a major tear down. I wonder why they didn't put the plug on the right side of the engine? It would be much more accessible. Thanks, Dennis B |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:4557B721.406AAF85@cox.net... > Take the time to drain the block, more than likely you'll find it > clogged with rust and acid sediment: > http://jeephorizons.com/tech/radiatorflush.html > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > Dennis wrote: >> >> Thanks to all for your response. >> Sounds like installing the flushing tee is the way to go. I had a rough >> time >> finding the Zerex G-05 antifreeze. First I went to Carquest and they >> never >> heard of it ,so then I went to Napa and they never heard of it, went to >> Advance Auto and they don't carry it, and these are all vendors who are >> supposed to have it. Don't have a Pep Boys in town >> so my last chance was Auto Zone. They had it hidden away in a far corner >> of >> the store away from all the rest of the antifreeze????????? >> >> Thanks again, >> Dennis B Thanks Mr. ------ for your help, I appreciate you taking the time. I agree that draining the block would be an important step but I can't find the drain plug. I don't want to remove the exhaust manifold looking for it because I'm not sure where the drain plug is. It's not where the service manual says it's located or at least I can't see it.The illustration that you point out is not the same configuration as what I have in my Wrangler. The exhaust manifold is more massive and there are two exhaust pipes attached to it. Also the coolant temperature sensor is located in the thermostat housing not in the engine block. The jeep only has 60,000 miles on it so I hope that there isn't much yuk in there at this point to hurt anything. Since I'm changing from the original antifreeze to the G-05 I will do a water hose flush to remove all of the old stuff and hope that will be sufficient at least this time around. In the mean time I'll try to find out if this engine has the drain plug, where it's located and if it can be accessed with out doing a major tear down. I wonder why they didn't put the plug on the right side of the engine? It would be much more accessible. Thanks, Dennis B |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:4557B721.406AAF85@cox.net... > Take the time to drain the block, more than likely you'll find it > clogged with rust and acid sediment: > http://jeephorizons.com/tech/radiatorflush.html > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > Dennis wrote: >> >> Thanks to all for your response. >> Sounds like installing the flushing tee is the way to go. I had a rough >> time >> finding the Zerex G-05 antifreeze. First I went to Carquest and they >> never >> heard of it ,so then I went to Napa and they never heard of it, went to >> Advance Auto and they don't carry it, and these are all vendors who are >> supposed to have it. Don't have a Pep Boys in town >> so my last chance was Auto Zone. They had it hidden away in a far corner >> of >> the store away from all the rest of the antifreeze????????? >> >> Thanks again, >> Dennis B Thanks Mr. ------ for your help, I appreciate you taking the time. I agree that draining the block would be an important step but I can't find the drain plug. I don't want to remove the exhaust manifold looking for it because I'm not sure where the drain plug is. It's not where the service manual says it's located or at least I can't see it.The illustration that you point out is not the same configuration as what I have in my Wrangler. The exhaust manifold is more massive and there are two exhaust pipes attached to it. Also the coolant temperature sensor is located in the thermostat housing not in the engine block. The jeep only has 60,000 miles on it so I hope that there isn't much yuk in there at this point to hurt anything. Since I'm changing from the original antifreeze to the G-05 I will do a water hose flush to remove all of the old stuff and hope that will be sufficient at least this time around. In the mean time I'll try to find out if this engine has the drain plug, where it's located and if it can be accessed with out doing a major tear down. I wonder why they didn't put the plug on the right side of the engine? It would be much more accessible. Thanks, Dennis B |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Hi Dennis,
That's why I included the link with Picture: http://jeephorizons.com/tech/radiator/rad3.jpg The right side of the engine is occupied by your camshaft and oil galleys. God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Dennis wrote: > > Thanks Mr. ------ for your help, I appreciate you taking the time. > I agree that draining the block would be an important step but I can't find > the drain plug. I don't want to remove the exhaust manifold looking for it > because I'm not sure where the drain plug is. It's not where the service > manual says it's located or at least I can't see it.The illustration that > you point out is not the same configuration as what I have in my Wrangler. > The exhaust manifold is more massive and there are two exhaust pipes > attached to it. Also the coolant temperature sensor is located in the > thermostat housing not in the engine block. The jeep only has 60,000 miles > on it so I hope that there isn't much yuk in there at this point to hurt > anything. Since I'm changing from the original antifreeze to the G-05 I > will do a water hose flush to remove all of the old stuff and hope that will > be sufficient at least this time around. In the mean time I'll try to find > out if this engine has the drain plug, where it's located and if it can be > accessed with out doing a major tear down. I wonder why they didn't put the > plug on the right side of the engine? It would be much more accessible. > Thanks, > Dennis B |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Hi Dennis,
That's why I included the link with Picture: http://jeephorizons.com/tech/radiator/rad3.jpg The right side of the engine is occupied by your camshaft and oil galleys. God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Dennis wrote: > > Thanks Mr. ------ for your help, I appreciate you taking the time. > I agree that draining the block would be an important step but I can't find > the drain plug. I don't want to remove the exhaust manifold looking for it > because I'm not sure where the drain plug is. It's not where the service > manual says it's located or at least I can't see it.The illustration that > you point out is not the same configuration as what I have in my Wrangler. > The exhaust manifold is more massive and there are two exhaust pipes > attached to it. Also the coolant temperature sensor is located in the > thermostat housing not in the engine block. The jeep only has 60,000 miles > on it so I hope that there isn't much yuk in there at this point to hurt > anything. Since I'm changing from the original antifreeze to the G-05 I > will do a water hose flush to remove all of the old stuff and hope that will > be sufficient at least this time around. In the mean time I'll try to find > out if this engine has the drain plug, where it's located and if it can be > accessed with out doing a major tear down. I wonder why they didn't put the > plug on the right side of the engine? It would be much more accessible. > Thanks, > Dennis B |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
Hi Dennis,
That's why I included the link with Picture: http://jeephorizons.com/tech/radiator/rad3.jpg The right side of the engine is occupied by your camshaft and oil galleys. God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Dennis wrote: > > Thanks Mr. ------ for your help, I appreciate you taking the time. > I agree that draining the block would be an important step but I can't find > the drain plug. I don't want to remove the exhaust manifold looking for it > because I'm not sure where the drain plug is. It's not where the service > manual says it's located or at least I can't see it.The illustration that > you point out is not the same configuration as what I have in my Wrangler. > The exhaust manifold is more massive and there are two exhaust pipes > attached to it. Also the coolant temperature sensor is located in the > thermostat housing not in the engine block. The jeep only has 60,000 miles > on it so I hope that there isn't much yuk in there at this point to hurt > anything. Since I'm changing from the original antifreeze to the G-05 I > will do a water hose flush to remove all of the old stuff and hope that will > be sufficient at least this time around. In the mean time I'll try to find > out if this engine has the drain plug, where it's located and if it can be > accessed with out doing a major tear down. I wonder why they didn't put the > plug on the right side of the engine? It would be much more accessible. > Thanks, > Dennis B |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Dennis, > That's why I included the link with Picture: > http://jeephorizons.com/tech/radiator/rad3.jpg > The right side of the engine is occupied by your camshaft and oil > galleys. Can't make it out from this but it looks like the bolt yours calls out. http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/side-i6.jpg They moved the temp sensor up to the waterpump output. (stupid location because it will fail if the coolant gets low) -- DougW |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Dennis, > That's why I included the link with Picture: > http://jeephorizons.com/tech/radiator/rad3.jpg > The right side of the engine is occupied by your camshaft and oil > galleys. Can't make it out from this but it looks like the bolt yours calls out. http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/side-i6.jpg They moved the temp sensor up to the waterpump output. (stupid location because it will fail if the coolant gets low) -- DougW |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Dennis, > That's why I included the link with Picture: > http://jeephorizons.com/tech/radiator/rad3.jpg > The right side of the engine is occupied by your camshaft and oil > galleys. Can't make it out from this but it looks like the bolt yours calls out. http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/side-i6.jpg They moved the temp sensor up to the waterpump output. (stupid location because it will fail if the coolant gets low) -- DougW |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
This may be his problem.... where's the plug?
http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n...0Drain%20Plug/ "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:4557DEEB.6DDA8BDE@cox.net... > Hi Dennis, > That's why I included the link with Picture: > http://jeephorizons.com/tech/radiator/rad3.jpg > The right side of the engine is occupied by your camshaft and oil > galleys. > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > Dennis wrote: >> >> Thanks Mr. ------ for your help, I appreciate you taking the time. >> I agree that draining the block would be an important step but I can't >> find >> the drain plug. I don't want to remove the exhaust manifold looking for >> it >> because I'm not sure where the drain plug is. It's not where the service >> manual says it's located or at least I can't see it.The illustration that >> you point out is not the same configuration as what I have in my >> Wrangler. >> The exhaust manifold is more massive and there are two exhaust pipes >> attached to it. Also the coolant temperature sensor is located in the >> thermostat housing not in the engine block. The jeep only has 60,000 >> miles >> on it so I hope that there isn't much yuk in there at this point to hurt >> anything. Since I'm changing from the original antifreeze to the G-05 I >> will do a water hose flush to remove all of the old stuff and hope that >> will >> be sufficient at least this time around. In the mean time I'll try to >> find >> out if this engine has the drain plug, where it's located and if it can >> be >> accessed with out doing a major tear down. I wonder why they didn't put >> the >> plug on the right side of the engine? It would be much more accessible. >> Thanks, >> Dennis B |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
This may be his problem.... where's the plug?
http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n...0Drain%20Plug/ "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:4557DEEB.6DDA8BDE@cox.net... > Hi Dennis, > That's why I included the link with Picture: > http://jeephorizons.com/tech/radiator/rad3.jpg > The right side of the engine is occupied by your camshaft and oil > galleys. > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > Dennis wrote: >> >> Thanks Mr. ------ for your help, I appreciate you taking the time. >> I agree that draining the block would be an important step but I can't >> find >> the drain plug. I don't want to remove the exhaust manifold looking for >> it >> because I'm not sure where the drain plug is. It's not where the service >> manual says it's located or at least I can't see it.The illustration that >> you point out is not the same configuration as what I have in my >> Wrangler. >> The exhaust manifold is more massive and there are two exhaust pipes >> attached to it. Also the coolant temperature sensor is located in the >> thermostat housing not in the engine block. The jeep only has 60,000 >> miles >> on it so I hope that there isn't much yuk in there at this point to hurt >> anything. Since I'm changing from the original antifreeze to the G-05 I >> will do a water hose flush to remove all of the old stuff and hope that >> will >> be sufficient at least this time around. In the mean time I'll try to >> find >> out if this engine has the drain plug, where it's located and if it can >> be >> accessed with out doing a major tear down. I wonder why they didn't put >> the >> plug on the right side of the engine? It would be much more accessible. >> Thanks, >> Dennis B |
Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
This may be his problem.... where's the plug?
http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n...0Drain%20Plug/ "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:4557DEEB.6DDA8BDE@cox.net... > Hi Dennis, > That's why I included the link with Picture: > http://jeephorizons.com/tech/radiator/rad3.jpg > The right side of the engine is occupied by your camshaft and oil > galleys. > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > Dennis wrote: >> >> Thanks Mr. ------ for your help, I appreciate you taking the time. >> I agree that draining the block would be an important step but I can't >> find >> the drain plug. I don't want to remove the exhaust manifold looking for >> it >> because I'm not sure where the drain plug is. It's not where the service >> manual says it's located or at least I can't see it.The illustration that >> you point out is not the same configuration as what I have in my >> Wrangler. >> The exhaust manifold is more massive and there are two exhaust pipes >> attached to it. Also the coolant temperature sensor is located in the >> thermostat housing not in the engine block. The jeep only has 60,000 >> miles >> on it so I hope that there isn't much yuk in there at this point to hurt >> anything. Since I'm changing from the original antifreeze to the G-05 I >> will do a water hose flush to remove all of the old stuff and hope that >> will >> be sufficient at least this time around. In the mean time I'll try to >> find >> out if this engine has the drain plug, where it's located and if it can >> be >> accessed with out doing a major tear down. I wonder why they didn't put >> the >> plug on the right side of the engine? It would be much more accessible. >> Thanks, >> Dennis B |
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