[DeTomaso] Draining Radiator

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What's the plan, you ask...

For now to pull the engine!

The detents in the ZF do not work for 2nd & 3rd gear. So the ZF will be
sent off to be fixed. 

Three oil splash guards in the rocker arms inside the right valve cover
were broken off and a complete o-ring was found inside the right valve
cover. So I'm going to remove the heads send them off to be checked, and
also make sure there is no debris anywhere else.

While the engine is out, I'm going to clean up the engine bay (degrease,
re-wire, polish & paint. Who knows what else might happen! New brake
system maybe?

Thanks to everyone for all of the advice.

ttyl
Roydon }8-)>


On Sat, 2006-11-04 at 06:29 -0500, mikeldrew at aol.com wrote:
> (somebody, unsigned, wrote)
> 
> Sorry if this seems to easy of a question... but!
> 
> >>>No question too easy or too hard!
> 
> >What is the easiest way or the least messy way to drain the radiator?
> 
> >>>Most radiators have a drain at the bottom, on the driver's side.  
> There is a lot of coolant in the system, and the car sits pretty low, 
> so it can be a challenge to drain it smoothly without making a bloody 
> mess.  Elevating all four corners of the car can help if only because 
> you can then fit a larger catch pan underneath.
> 
> Once you're ready, open the drain.  Water will dribble out because the 
> radiator cap is holding vacuum.  Once you are sure your catch pan is 
> properly positioned, SLOWLY open the radiator cap and remove it, and 
> the water will start flowing, although it won't be smooth because it 
> will likely hit the car in various places before it finds its way down 
> into the pan.
> 
> When the water stops flowing, you're not done.  There will still be a 
> bunch of water trapped in various other parts of the cooling system.  
> Expect to get a faceful of water when you pull the short hoses from the 
> water pump and the pressure tank lines.  Be ready with buckets and 
> rags, and eye protection is a good idea too.
> 
> >I'll be pulling the engine out tomorrow morning.
> 
> >>>What's the plan?
> 
> Mike
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