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VIRK
4th March 2012, 06:09 PM
Hello All !!
Can someone help me with flushing the radiator on my Gq? I am unable to locate the drain plug on the radiator. A picture or a diagram showing it's position will certainly help. Thanks
Benno7
4th March 2012, 07:18 PM
Some of the radiators don't have drain plugs. if it dose it will be in the bottom right or left corner (engine bay side).
just pull the bottom radiator hose off.
Hope this helps
Woof
4th March 2012, 07:18 PM
Did not even know that there was one mate, will have a look when I put my radiator shroud back on
VIRK
6th March 2012, 03:27 PM
I did check under the radiator and i saw a butterfly sort of plug with a small thin hose attached to it on the bottom back side of the radiator.. Do you reckon that might be it?
Benno7
6th March 2012, 05:06 PM
yep thats it.
nissannewby
7th March 2012, 02:45 PM
yeah thats the one but will be quicker to just drop the bottom hose will be easier to flush also.
97_gq_lwb
7th March 2012, 03:47 PM
Don't forget the block it holds heaps as well
canuck
11th March 2012, 04:48 AM
yeah thats the one but will be quicker to just drop the bottom hose will be easier to flush also.
I ended up doing this. Both of my rad hose were partially plugged - just allowing drips to come out. If yours is the same, I recommend pulling the rad and having it professionally cleaned. Also, toss that plastic drain valve and fit a brass one or seal it permanently. Those plastic things just snap when they get old and brittle.
VIRK
12th March 2012, 11:42 AM
Thank You Guys... Really Appreciate your help... Now that i am back from a fantastic trip to the vic high country i'll get the radiator sorted.
It was really nice to come across a few members of the forum at the Tablotville camp ground.. I am the guy who was snatching the jeep tj that had bogged down at well past 9.00 p.m
VIRK
12th March 2012, 11:44 AM
@ 97_gq_lwb, canuck and nissannewby...... Will Keep that in mind... Thanks Mate..
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