Question: Coolant Syphoning??

[Donne Trav]

Is it possible to syphon coolant from the radiator to avoid the usual
method ie: bottom hose, etc.? All I want to do is replace the thermostat. Sure would be a lot easier and less messy. Thanks

 

[n8dogg]

Is it possible to syphon coolant from the radiator to avoid the usual
method


There is a drain on the bottom of the radiator run your car up on ramps and open the drain into a bucket. Do not try to syphon the coolant out. Coolant is poison hnoes and only takes a small amount to get to you (expectly the green stuff). and its not a pretty death. Flush and refill with new and dispose of old at recycle center.

 

[gmjunkie]

Is it possible to syphon coolant from the radiator to avoid the usual
method ie: bottom hose, etc.? All I want to do is replace the thermostat. Sure would be a lot easier and less messy. Thanks

Why not use the Pit Cock located in the lower right hand corner of the radiator?? Turn the wheels 15* to the right,slide a pan under it and you can reach it from the front of the right front well area!
I mean like factory put it there for a reason,Use It!!

 

[Donne Trav]

The last time, with a pair of plyers, I tried the drain plug, pieces broke off. I ended up diconnecting the bottom hose. I just thought maybe I
could avoid that this time. I'll try the plug again. Thanks.

 

[gmjunkie]

The last time, with a pair of plyers, I tried the drain plug, pieces broke off. I ended up diconnecting the bottom hose. I just thought maybe I
could avoid that this time. I'll try the plug again. Thanks.

If you can get it out,you can get a new plug at the dealer for $5-$6!

PS. I just looked,I don't have one in a old rad out back or I'd send it to you!

 

[92BlackVette]

The last time, with a pair of plyers, I tried the drain plug, pieces broke off. I ended up diconnecting the bottom hose. I just thought maybe I
could avoid that this time. I'll try the plug again. Thanks.

I have always tighten and loosened the drain plug by hand. There is no reason to use tools on it.:bash