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L.W.(Bill) Hughes III 11-13-2006 01:56 AM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
You're on the wrong end. The engine is always aimed for the rear
axle. therefore: drain is always on the rear half of block. On yours it
looks like you would peek under the catalytic and us an socket extension
over it top. Look for a site hole though the fender well to drive from.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

billy ray wrote:
>
> This may be his problem.... where's the plug?
> http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n...0Drain%20Plug/


L.W.(Bill) Hughes III 11-13-2006 01:56 AM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
You're on the wrong end. The engine is always aimed for the rear
axle. therefore: drain is always on the rear half of block. On yours it
looks like you would peek under the catalytic and us an socket extension
over it top. Look for a site hole though the fender well to drive from.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

billy ray wrote:
>
> This may be his problem.... where's the plug?
> http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n...0Drain%20Plug/


L.W.(Bill) Hughes III 11-13-2006 01:56 AM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
You're on the wrong end. The engine is always aimed for the rear
axle. therefore: drain is always on the rear half of block. On yours it
looks like you would peek under the catalytic and us an socket extension
over it top. Look for a site hole though the fender well to drive from.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

billy ray wrote:
>
> This may be his problem.... where's the plug?
> http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n...0Drain%20Plug/


Mike Romain 11-13-2006 10:24 AM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
I don't understand why you are changing types of antifreeze. This is
not normally a good thing to do, 'especially' if you aren't going to
drain the block.

Be aware that the block and heater will hold close to 50% of the
system's volume with the water you use to flush it so when filling it
back up, you need to use at least 50% of the system's volume in 'pure'
antifreeze first, then top it up with distilled water. Normally it will
only take a quart or two once the 50% pure is in.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

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


Mike Romain 11-13-2006 10:24 AM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
I don't understand why you are changing types of antifreeze. This is
not normally a good thing to do, 'especially' if you aren't going to
drain the block.

Be aware that the block and heater will hold close to 50% of the
system's volume with the water you use to flush it so when filling it
back up, you need to use at least 50% of the system's volume in 'pure'
antifreeze first, then top it up with distilled water. Normally it will
only take a quart or two once the 50% pure is in.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

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


Mike Romain 11-13-2006 10:24 AM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
I don't understand why you are changing types of antifreeze. This is
not normally a good thing to do, 'especially' if you aren't going to
drain the block.

Be aware that the block and heater will hold close to 50% of the
system's volume with the water you use to flush it so when filling it
back up, you need to use at least 50% of the system's volume in 'pure'
antifreeze first, then top it up with distilled water. Normally it will
only take a quart or two once the 50% pure is in.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

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


billy ray 11-13-2006 11:18 AM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
If he used the flush-n-fill kit he bought the different coolants shouldn't
be a problem.

Someone a while back (Earle?) mentioned using an air compressor turned down
to 10-15 psi to blow the water out of the heater core. I've never tried
that and hesitate to use a compressor but perhaps a few puffs on the upper
heater hose would work to evacuate the water.

As Mike mentioned always use the coolant concentrate because there is always
a bit of residual water and you want to coolant concentration to be 50-60%
(Less than 44% offers almost no anti-corrosion or cavitation protection)
The minerals in tap water promote corrosion, use distilled water to top off
the system.

I took a look at my 4 liter last night, if the drain plug is where Bill says
then there is no way to easily access it if you are crawling underneath as
the exhaust system pre-cats block a large section of real estate.. I pulled
the lower radiator hose loose.

My system was full of slime as the original owner allowed her corner
quickie-lube to top it off with Prestone universal (she left the maintenance
receipts with the Jeep) and it turned the factory G-05 into reddish-brown
slime. I used the Zerex flush to clean the cooling system out and continued
using the flush-n-fill kit far longer than the directions indicate. I kept
cycling the flush and fills until the system ran completely clear and then
did it twice more after that..... just to make sure all the slime was
gone...






"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45588E1C.7B174076@sympatico.ca...
>I don't understand why you are changing types of antifreeze. This is
> not normally a good thing to do, 'especially' if you aren't going to
> drain the block.
>
> Be aware that the block and heater will hold close to 50% of the
> system's volume with the water you use to flush it so when filling it
> back up, you need to use at least 50% of the system's volume in 'pure'
> antifreeze first, then top it up with distilled water. Normally it will
> only take a quart or two once the 50% pure is in.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> 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




billy ray 11-13-2006 11:18 AM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
If he used the flush-n-fill kit he bought the different coolants shouldn't
be a problem.

Someone a while back (Earle?) mentioned using an air compressor turned down
to 10-15 psi to blow the water out of the heater core. I've never tried
that and hesitate to use a compressor but perhaps a few puffs on the upper
heater hose would work to evacuate the water.

As Mike mentioned always use the coolant concentrate because there is always
a bit of residual water and you want to coolant concentration to be 50-60%
(Less than 44% offers almost no anti-corrosion or cavitation protection)
The minerals in tap water promote corrosion, use distilled water to top off
the system.

I took a look at my 4 liter last night, if the drain plug is where Bill says
then there is no way to easily access it if you are crawling underneath as
the exhaust system pre-cats block a large section of real estate.. I pulled
the lower radiator hose loose.

My system was full of slime as the original owner allowed her corner
quickie-lube to top it off with Prestone universal (she left the maintenance
receipts with the Jeep) and it turned the factory G-05 into reddish-brown
slime. I used the Zerex flush to clean the cooling system out and continued
using the flush-n-fill kit far longer than the directions indicate. I kept
cycling the flush and fills until the system ran completely clear and then
did it twice more after that..... just to make sure all the slime was
gone...






"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45588E1C.7B174076@sympatico.ca...
>I don't understand why you are changing types of antifreeze. This is
> not normally a good thing to do, 'especially' if you aren't going to
> drain the block.
>
> Be aware that the block and heater will hold close to 50% of the
> system's volume with the water you use to flush it so when filling it
> back up, you need to use at least 50% of the system's volume in 'pure'
> antifreeze first, then top it up with distilled water. Normally it will
> only take a quart or two once the 50% pure is in.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> 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




billy ray 11-13-2006 11:18 AM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
If he used the flush-n-fill kit he bought the different coolants shouldn't
be a problem.

Someone a while back (Earle?) mentioned using an air compressor turned down
to 10-15 psi to blow the water out of the heater core. I've never tried
that and hesitate to use a compressor but perhaps a few puffs on the upper
heater hose would work to evacuate the water.

As Mike mentioned always use the coolant concentrate because there is always
a bit of residual water and you want to coolant concentration to be 50-60%
(Less than 44% offers almost no anti-corrosion or cavitation protection)
The minerals in tap water promote corrosion, use distilled water to top off
the system.

I took a look at my 4 liter last night, if the drain plug is where Bill says
then there is no way to easily access it if you are crawling underneath as
the exhaust system pre-cats block a large section of real estate.. I pulled
the lower radiator hose loose.

My system was full of slime as the original owner allowed her corner
quickie-lube to top it off with Prestone universal (she left the maintenance
receipts with the Jeep) and it turned the factory G-05 into reddish-brown
slime. I used the Zerex flush to clean the cooling system out and continued
using the flush-n-fill kit far longer than the directions indicate. I kept
cycling the flush and fills until the system ran completely clear and then
did it twice more after that..... just to make sure all the slime was
gone...






"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45588E1C.7B174076@sympatico.ca...
>I don't understand why you are changing types of antifreeze. This is
> not normally a good thing to do, 'especially' if you aren't going to
> drain the block.
>
> Be aware that the block and heater will hold close to 50% of the
> system's volume with the water you use to flush it so when filling it
> back up, you need to use at least 50% of the system's volume in 'pure'
> antifreeze first, then top it up with distilled water. Normally it will
> only take a quart or two once the 50% pure is in.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> 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




Thomas Waldron 11-13-2006 11:22 AM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
What did you do with all that waste fluid?


billy ray wrote:
> I took a look at my 4 liter last night, if the drain plug is where Bill says
> then there is no way to easily access it if you are crawling underneath as
> the exhaust system pre-cats block a large section of real estate.. I pulled
> the lower radiator hose loose.
>
> My system was full of slime as the original owner allowed her corner
> quickie-lube to top it off with Prestone universal (she left the maintenance
> receipts with the Jeep) and it turned the factory G-05 into reddish-brown
> slime. I used the Zerex flush to clean the cooling system out and continued
> using the flush-n-fill kit far longer than the directions indicate. I kept
> cycling the flush and fills until the system ran completely clear and then
> did it twice more after that..... just to make sure all the slime was
> gone...



--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________

Thomas Waldron 11-13-2006 11:22 AM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
What did you do with all that waste fluid?


billy ray wrote:
> I took a look at my 4 liter last night, if the drain plug is where Bill says
> then there is no way to easily access it if you are crawling underneath as
> the exhaust system pre-cats block a large section of real estate.. I pulled
> the lower radiator hose loose.
>
> My system was full of slime as the original owner allowed her corner
> quickie-lube to top it off with Prestone universal (she left the maintenance
> receipts with the Jeep) and it turned the factory G-05 into reddish-brown
> slime. I used the Zerex flush to clean the cooling system out and continued
> using the flush-n-fill kit far longer than the directions indicate. I kept
> cycling the flush and fills until the system ran completely clear and then
> did it twice more after that..... just to make sure all the slime was
> gone...



--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________

Thomas Waldron 11-13-2006 11:22 AM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
What did you do with all that waste fluid?


billy ray wrote:
> I took a look at my 4 liter last night, if the drain plug is where Bill says
> then there is no way to easily access it if you are crawling underneath as
> the exhaust system pre-cats block a large section of real estate.. I pulled
> the lower radiator hose loose.
>
> My system was full of slime as the original owner allowed her corner
> quickie-lube to top it off with Prestone universal (she left the maintenance
> receipts with the Jeep) and it turned the factory G-05 into reddish-brown
> slime. I used the Zerex flush to clean the cooling system out and continued
> using the flush-n-fill kit far longer than the directions indicate. I kept
> cycling the flush and fills until the system ran completely clear and then
> did it twice more after that..... just to make sure all the slime was
> gone...



--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________

billy ray 11-13-2006 11:50 AM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
I collect the first drain which was the existing coolant into a bucket,
after that the dilute flush and rinse water went into the floor drain.


"Thomas Waldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:pZ06h.3627$5P2.440@trnddc02...
> What did you do with all that waste fluid?
>
>
> billy ray wrote:
>> I took a look at my 4 liter last night, if the drain plug is where Bill
>> says then there is no way to easily access it if you are crawling
>> underneath as the exhaust system pre-cats block a large section of real
>> estate.. I pulled the lower radiator hose loose.
>>
>> My system was full of slime as the original owner allowed her corner
>> quickie-lube to top it off with Prestone universal (she left the
>> maintenance receipts with the Jeep) and it turned the factory G-05 into
>> reddish-brown slime. I used the Zerex flush to clean the cooling system
>> out and continued using the flush-n-fill kit far longer than the
>> directions indicate. I kept cycling the flush and fills until the system
>> ran completely clear and then did it twice more after that..... just to
>> make sure all the slime was gone...

>
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ ___________________
> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>
> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
> __________________________________________________ ___________________




billy ray 11-13-2006 11:50 AM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
I collect the first drain which was the existing coolant into a bucket,
after that the dilute flush and rinse water went into the floor drain.


"Thomas Waldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:pZ06h.3627$5P2.440@trnddc02...
> What did you do with all that waste fluid?
>
>
> billy ray wrote:
>> I took a look at my 4 liter last night, if the drain plug is where Bill
>> says then there is no way to easily access it if you are crawling
>> underneath as the exhaust system pre-cats block a large section of real
>> estate.. I pulled the lower radiator hose loose.
>>
>> My system was full of slime as the original owner allowed her corner
>> quickie-lube to top it off with Prestone universal (she left the
>> maintenance receipts with the Jeep) and it turned the factory G-05 into
>> reddish-brown slime. I used the Zerex flush to clean the cooling system
>> out and continued using the flush-n-fill kit far longer than the
>> directions indicate. I kept cycling the flush and fills until the system
>> ran completely clear and then did it twice more after that..... just to
>> make sure all the slime was gone...

>
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ ___________________
> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>
> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
> __________________________________________________ ___________________




billy ray 11-13-2006 11:50 AM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
I collect the first drain which was the existing coolant into a bucket,
after that the dilute flush and rinse water went into the floor drain.


"Thomas Waldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:pZ06h.3627$5P2.440@trnddc02...
> What did you do with all that waste fluid?
>
>
> billy ray wrote:
>> I took a look at my 4 liter last night, if the drain plug is where Bill
>> says then there is no way to easily access it if you are crawling
>> underneath as the exhaust system pre-cats block a large section of real
>> estate.. I pulled the lower radiator hose loose.
>>
>> My system was full of slime as the original owner allowed her corner
>> quickie-lube to top it off with Prestone universal (she left the
>> maintenance receipts with the Jeep) and it turned the factory G-05 into
>> reddish-brown slime. I used the Zerex flush to clean the cooling system
>> out and continued using the flush-n-fill kit far longer than the
>> directions indicate. I kept cycling the flush and fills until the system
>> ran completely clear and then did it twice more after that..... just to
>> make sure all the slime was gone...

>
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ ___________________
> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>
> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
> __________________________________________________ ___________________




Thomas Waldron 11-13-2006 12:16 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
I wonder if the quickie oil change places would take the waste....

billy ray wrote:

> I collect the first drain which was the existing coolant into a bucket,
> after that the dilute flush and rinse water went into the floor drain.




> "Thomas Waldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:pZ06h.3627$5P2.440@trnddc02...
>
>>What did you do with all that waste fluid?


--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________

Thomas Waldron 11-13-2006 12:16 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
I wonder if the quickie oil change places would take the waste....

billy ray wrote:

> I collect the first drain which was the existing coolant into a bucket,
> after that the dilute flush and rinse water went into the floor drain.




> "Thomas Waldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:pZ06h.3627$5P2.440@trnddc02...
>
>>What did you do with all that waste fluid?


--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________

Thomas Waldron 11-13-2006 12:16 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
I wonder if the quickie oil change places would take the waste....

billy ray wrote:

> I collect the first drain which was the existing coolant into a bucket,
> after that the dilute flush and rinse water went into the floor drain.




> "Thomas Waldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:pZ06h.3627$5P2.440@trnddc02...
>
>>What did you do with all that waste fluid?


--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
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L.W.(Bill) Hughes III 11-13-2006 04:54 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
I can tell you Kragans and Auto Zone that I have bought and dumped
my oil at, will not take coolant. I pour it in the toilet where the
trash truck driver told me to. I think the correct way is to take it to
the hazardous waste areas listed in the phone book and pay them twenty
bucks to take it.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Thomas Waldron wrote:
>
> I wonder if the quickie oil change places would take the waste....


L.W.(Bill) Hughes III 11-13-2006 04:54 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
I can tell you Kragans and Auto Zone that I have bought and dumped
my oil at, will not take coolant. I pour it in the toilet where the
trash truck driver told me to. I think the correct way is to take it to
the hazardous waste areas listed in the phone book and pay them twenty
bucks to take it.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Thomas Waldron wrote:
>
> I wonder if the quickie oil change places would take the waste....


L.W.(Bill) Hughes III 11-13-2006 04:54 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
I can tell you Kragans and Auto Zone that I have bought and dumped
my oil at, will not take coolant. I pour it in the toilet where the
trash truck driver told me to. I think the correct way is to take it to
the hazardous waste areas listed in the phone book and pay them twenty
bucks to take it.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Thomas Waldron wrote:
>
> I wonder if the quickie oil change places would take the waste....


mabar 11-13-2006 06:09 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
I also read somewhere that you could safely pour used coolant into the
toilet. Supposedly, the city waste treatment plants can handle it.

Anybody know if that is true or not?

Tom

"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:4558E9A6.2E20646E@cox.net...
> I can tell you Kragans and Auto Zone that I have bought and dumped
> my oil at, will not take coolant. I pour it in the toilet where the
> trash truck driver told me to. I think the correct way is to take it to
> the hazardous waste areas listed in the phone book and pay them twenty
> bucks to take it.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Thomas Waldron wrote:
> >
> > I wonder if the quickie oil change places would take the waste....




mabar 11-13-2006 06:09 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
I also read somewhere that you could safely pour used coolant into the
toilet. Supposedly, the city waste treatment plants can handle it.

Anybody know if that is true or not?

Tom

"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:4558E9A6.2E20646E@cox.net...
> I can tell you Kragans and Auto Zone that I have bought and dumped
> my oil at, will not take coolant. I pour it in the toilet where the
> trash truck driver told me to. I think the correct way is to take it to
> the hazardous waste areas listed in the phone book and pay them twenty
> bucks to take it.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Thomas Waldron wrote:
> >
> > I wonder if the quickie oil change places would take the waste....




mabar 11-13-2006 06:09 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
I also read somewhere that you could safely pour used coolant into the
toilet. Supposedly, the city waste treatment plants can handle it.

Anybody know if that is true or not?

Tom

"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:4558E9A6.2E20646E@cox.net...
> I can tell you Kragans and Auto Zone that I have bought and dumped
> my oil at, will not take coolant. I pour it in the toilet where the
> trash truck driver told me to. I think the correct way is to take it to
> the hazardous waste areas listed in the phone book and pay them twenty
> bucks to take it.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Thomas Waldron wrote:
> >
> > I wonder if the quickie oil change places would take the waste....




Earle Horton 11-13-2006 06:22 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
Call them first.

Earle

"mabar" <xyzz4569@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
news:4558c8ff$1_5@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> I also read somewhere that you could safely pour used coolant into the
> toilet. Supposedly, the city waste treatment plants can handle it.
>
> Anybody know if that is true or not?
>
> Tom
>
> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:4558E9A6.2E20646E@cox.net...
> > I can tell you Kragans and Auto Zone that I have bought and dumped
> > my oil at, will not take coolant. I pour it in the toilet where the
> > trash truck driver told me to. I think the correct way is to take it to
> > the hazardous waste areas listed in the phone book and pay them twenty
> > bucks to take it.
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Thomas Waldron wrote:
> > >
> > > I wonder if the quickie oil change places would take the waste....

>
>




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Earle Horton 11-13-2006 06:22 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
Call them first.

Earle

"mabar" <xyzz4569@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
news:4558c8ff$1_5@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> I also read somewhere that you could safely pour used coolant into the
> toilet. Supposedly, the city waste treatment plants can handle it.
>
> Anybody know if that is true or not?
>
> Tom
>
> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:4558E9A6.2E20646E@cox.net...
> > I can tell you Kragans and Auto Zone that I have bought and dumped
> > my oil at, will not take coolant. I pour it in the toilet where the
> > trash truck driver told me to. I think the correct way is to take it to
> > the hazardous waste areas listed in the phone book and pay them twenty
> > bucks to take it.
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Thomas Waldron wrote:
> > >
> > > I wonder if the quickie oil change places would take the waste....

>
>




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Earle Horton 11-13-2006 06:22 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
Call them first.

Earle

"mabar" <xyzz4569@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
news:4558c8ff$1_5@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> I also read somewhere that you could safely pour used coolant into the
> toilet. Supposedly, the city waste treatment plants can handle it.
>
> Anybody know if that is true or not?
>
> Tom
>
> "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:4558E9A6.2E20646E@cox.net...
> > I can tell you Kragans and Auto Zone that I have bought and dumped
> > my oil at, will not take coolant. I pour it in the toilet where the
> > trash truck driver told me to. I think the correct way is to take it to
> > the hazardous waste areas listed in the phone book and pay them twenty
> > bucks to take it.
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Thomas Waldron wrote:
> > >
> > > I wonder if the quickie oil change places would take the waste....

>
>




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L.W.(Bill) Hughes III 11-13-2006 06:47 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
I have, that cost me ten bucks for two televisions.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> Call them first.
>
> Earle


L.W.(Bill) Hughes III 11-13-2006 06:47 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
I have, that cost me ten bucks for two televisions.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> Call them first.
>
> Earle


L.W.(Bill) Hughes III 11-13-2006 06:47 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
I have, that cost me ten bucks for two televisions.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> Call them first.
>
> Earle


Matt Macchiarolo 11-13-2006 07:04 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
If I pour it down my drain I will kill my septic system (oh the joys of
living in the country)

I think Autozone will take it around here, for that reason. I will find out
soon as I have two vehicles needing a coolant change before winter really
sets in.

Normally I just store it in clearly marked bottles away from the reach of
children and wait for the yearly free township hazardous waste drop off day,
when you can drop off your old paint cans, computer monitors, etc.

"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:4558E9A6.2E20646E@cox.net...
> I can tell you Kragans and Auto Zone that I have bought and dumped
> my oil at, will not take coolant. I pour it in the toilet where the
> trash truck driver told me to. I think the correct way is to take it to
> the hazardous waste areas listed in the phone book and pay them twenty
> bucks to take it.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Thomas Waldron wrote:
>>
>> I wonder if the quickie oil change places would take the waste....




Matt Macchiarolo 11-13-2006 07:04 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
If I pour it down my drain I will kill my septic system (oh the joys of
living in the country)

I think Autozone will take it around here, for that reason. I will find out
soon as I have two vehicles needing a coolant change before winter really
sets in.

Normally I just store it in clearly marked bottles away from the reach of
children and wait for the yearly free township hazardous waste drop off day,
when you can drop off your old paint cans, computer monitors, etc.

"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:4558E9A6.2E20646E@cox.net...
> I can tell you Kragans and Auto Zone that I have bought and dumped
> my oil at, will not take coolant. I pour it in the toilet where the
> trash truck driver told me to. I think the correct way is to take it to
> the hazardous waste areas listed in the phone book and pay them twenty
> bucks to take it.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Thomas Waldron wrote:
>>
>> I wonder if the quickie oil change places would take the waste....




Matt Macchiarolo 11-13-2006 07:04 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
If I pour it down my drain I will kill my septic system (oh the joys of
living in the country)

I think Autozone will take it around here, for that reason. I will find out
soon as I have two vehicles needing a coolant change before winter really
sets in.

Normally I just store it in clearly marked bottles away from the reach of
children and wait for the yearly free township hazardous waste drop off day,
when you can drop off your old paint cans, computer monitors, etc.

"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:4558E9A6.2E20646E@cox.net...
> I can tell you Kragans and Auto Zone that I have bought and dumped
> my oil at, will not take coolant. I pour it in the toilet where the
> trash truck driver told me to. I think the correct way is to take it to
> the hazardous waste areas listed in the phone book and pay them twenty
> bucks to take it.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Thomas Waldron wrote:
>>
>> I wonder if the quickie oil change places would take the waste....




L.W.(Bill) Hughes III 11-13-2006 07:38 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
The grass grows greener over the septic tank.
My friends do that, too but that requires reading the news paper,
and I can't force myself to read that commie rhetoric.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> If I pour it down my drain I will kill my septic system (oh the joys of
> living in the country)
>
> I think Autozone will take it around here, for that reason. I will find out
> soon as I have two vehicles needing a coolant change before winter really
> sets in.
>
> Normally I just store it in clearly marked bottles away from the reach of
> children and wait for the yearly free township hazardous waste drop off day,
> when you can drop off your old paint cans, computer monitors, etc.


L.W.(Bill) Hughes III 11-13-2006 07:38 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
The grass grows greener over the septic tank.
My friends do that, too but that requires reading the news paper,
and I can't force myself to read that commie rhetoric.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> If I pour it down my drain I will kill my septic system (oh the joys of
> living in the country)
>
> I think Autozone will take it around here, for that reason. I will find out
> soon as I have two vehicles needing a coolant change before winter really
> sets in.
>
> Normally I just store it in clearly marked bottles away from the reach of
> children and wait for the yearly free township hazardous waste drop off day,
> when you can drop off your old paint cans, computer monitors, etc.


L.W.(Bill) Hughes III 11-13-2006 07:38 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
The grass grows greener over the septic tank.
My friends do that, too but that requires reading the news paper,
and I can't force myself to read that commie rhetoric.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> If I pour it down my drain I will kill my septic system (oh the joys of
> living in the country)
>
> I think Autozone will take it around here, for that reason. I will find out
> soon as I have two vehicles needing a coolant change before winter really
> sets in.
>
> Normally I just store it in clearly marked bottles away from the reach of
> children and wait for the yearly free township hazardous waste drop off day,
> when you can drop off your old paint cans, computer monitors, etc.


Outatime 11-13-2006 07:43 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
mabar wrote:

> I also read somewhere that you could safely pour used coolant into the
> toilet. Supposedly, the city waste treatment plants can handle it.
>
> Anybody know if that is true or not?



It's true around here in central CA. Any sewer line that runs to a
wastewater treatment plant is fine; call and check first if you like.
The toilet thing works okay, as does the garage sink, or if the misses
will let you, down the kitchen sink.

What's not OK is dumping it down a storm drain or in a hole in the
backyard. And if you spill any on the driveway, mop it up with paper
towels then wash what's left down well, as it is very toxic to animals.

Outatime 11-13-2006 07:43 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
mabar wrote:

> I also read somewhere that you could safely pour used coolant into the
> toilet. Supposedly, the city waste treatment plants can handle it.
>
> Anybody know if that is true or not?



It's true around here in central CA. Any sewer line that runs to a
wastewater treatment plant is fine; call and check first if you like.
The toilet thing works okay, as does the garage sink, or if the misses
will let you, down the kitchen sink.

What's not OK is dumping it down a storm drain or in a hole in the
backyard. And if you spill any on the driveway, mop it up with paper
towels then wash what's left down well, as it is very toxic to animals.

Outatime 11-13-2006 07:43 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
mabar wrote:

> I also read somewhere that you could safely pour used coolant into the
> toilet. Supposedly, the city waste treatment plants can handle it.
>
> Anybody know if that is true or not?



It's true around here in central CA. Any sewer line that runs to a
wastewater treatment plant is fine; call and check first if you like.
The toilet thing works okay, as does the garage sink, or if the misses
will let you, down the kitchen sink.

What's not OK is dumping it down a storm drain or in a hole in the
backyard. And if you spill any on the driveway, mop it up with paper
towels then wash what's left down well, as it is very toxic to animals.

Matt Macchiarolo 11-13-2006 07:44 PM

Re: Can't find the coolant drain plug???
 
Something else you have in common with the President.

"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:45591010.831F6DA3@cox.net...
> My friends do that, too but that requires reading the news paper,

and I can't force myself to read that commie rhetoric.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/





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