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QUICK HELP..Where is the coolant drain plug???

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Old 01-07-2008, 12:44 PM
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Default QUICK HELP..Where is the coolant drain plug???

im in the middle of installing my temp gauge and need to find this plug. i was under the car and there seems to be alot of plugs. somone told me it was behind the k member but i dont want to remove the wrong one. and also will i have to get my coolant flushed or can i just poor back in the coolant that came out?
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Old 01-07-2008, 01:07 PM
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Default RE: QUICK HELP..Where is the coolant drain plug???

the radiator drain plug is on the bottom on the passenger side , it should be white in color . it's always good to have it flushed every once in a while but if it looks clean than I would just top it off . you wont have to drain to much out to install a t-stat .
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Old 01-07-2008, 01:12 PM
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im not installing a t stat. im installing my autometer temp gauge. im talking about the plug on the block to put the sender in. is it the one that looks like it uses an allen wrench to get out?
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sorry , there are 2 drain plugs , 1 on each side . they are about 2 inches above the oil panrail .
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