Hendrik, I was hoping to smoke you out, since I know you have a car or cars with this engine or similar and either know or ought to know.
I'll look on the side where the exhaust manifold is. Thanks for your help. Pedantic? What's pedantic? Is that like walking crazy, or Monty Python's Ministry of Silly Walks sketch? _______________________________________________________ Sun, 14 Oct 2007 11:03:57 +0930 From: Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brain picking: Who knows about 102 engine block drain ? What the heck are you talking about? The motor in question is a M102 not a OM. However you are close to the mark, the block drain plug is on the exhaust manifold side about halfway along the block. Pain to get at and I think it is 17mm. Make sure that the heater is set to full on while you run the motor to get it up to operating temp before dropping the coolant but wait till the temp drops so as to avoid a trip to hospital with second degree burns. Also leave the heater taps turned on to drain as much coolant as possible out of the cabin heating system. If the coolant is dirty and a lot of sludge comes out it is advisable to flush the system. Also put a piece of half inch garden hose on the radiator drain but some say it is better to remove the bottom radiator hose to get the coolant out faster and avoid sediment settlement but that is being pedantic. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
