[TR] TR3/TR4 block drain valve?

[Geo Hahn]

On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 11:52 AM, Paul Willoughby
<paulwillou at socal.rr.com>wrote:

> How sturdy are the block drain valves?  The one on my TR4 is clogged.  I've
> been hesitant to remove it...



Paul,

On my TRs the valve does not have to be removed to unclog it.  It points
straight out and once opened a probe can be inserted straight into the
valve and on into the cavity in the block (once things are clear).

I'd start with a bamboo skewer and if that doesn't get through then a stout
wire.  As a last resort some use a drill.

OTOH, some Brit cars (e.g. Jaguars) use a drain that curves down like a
little faucet -- cuter perhaps but likely requires removal to clear.

Geo