There is also the large blue phillips drain plug you can use first. That will minimize the splash effect. Pop open the expansion tank cap before you open the blue drain. When the radiator is drained, I just disconnected the expansion-radiator hose and drained there.
Luther Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > On Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:48:29 -0400 Steve MacSween > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > 1. IIRC, the flush mixture stays in for 20 minutes. Yes? > > That sounds about right. > > > > 2. Is it acceptable to use the lower rad hose as a drain? (Not being > > lazy, just my back is sore as the devil and I don't want to jack the car > > up and put a jackstand under it, to use the drain.) > > It's kind of messy, but there's no prohibition on doing it that way. > > > > Craig > > -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (235kmi WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (160kmi) '82 300D (74kmi needs block or engine)
