[TR] draining the coolant?

Randall tr3driver at ca.rr.com
Mon Feb 18 09:39:20 MST 2008


> I am draining the coolant in my '60 TR3A (with a TR4 engine). 
>  Will it completely empty if I open both the drain cock at 
> the radiator and on the engine?

The heater will remain full, and small amounts of coolant will remain in the
engine block, water pump housing, and lower radiator tank.

Only way I know to get it completely dry (short of disassembling) is to blow
it out with compressed air.  But usually, opening the two taps is good
enough.

Randall


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