Engine block drain plug
#1 Engine block drain plug
Anyone able to provide specifics on where I find the drain plug on the block? Repair Operation Manual does not mention it as far as I can see, and I'd like to do as good a flush of the block after draining coolant as I can. I did see a post on here that mentioned it being near the bottom of the oil dip stick pipe, but it's not immediately evident to me. Thanks.
Gordon James
S3 1971 - Original (JHT) LHD/Auto/Air Con. Re-imported from US via UK in 1994, rebuilt Antwerp. Dk Blue (orig Sable)/Biscuit (orig Beige)
Porsche 911SC 1983
VW T2A Bus 1971
VW Beetle Cabrio 1967 (but bit of a mixture!)
S3 1971 - Original (JHT) LHD/Auto/Air Con. Re-imported from US via UK in 1994, rebuilt Antwerp. Dk Blue (orig Sable)/Biscuit (orig Beige)
Porsche 911SC 1983
VW T2A Bus 1971
VW Beetle Cabrio 1967 (but bit of a mixture!)
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#2 Re: Engine block drain plug
Hi Gordon...the drain plug/tap by the dipstick is for the 6cyl cars....I dont think the V12 has a drain in the block..Steve ..PS you've seen the V12 drain posts here on the forum viewtopic.php?t=18892
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Steve
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
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#3 Re: Engine block drain plug
Incidentally, for my last coolant replacement, I used the tap on the XK block in addition to draining the rad.
I got almost 2 litres additional!
Worth using it (previous time I didn't do it because fearing of breaking a possibly seized tap).
(maybe different for the V12 block, depending on the block geometry)
I got almost 2 litres additional!
Worth using it (previous time I didn't do it because fearing of breaking a possibly seized tap).
(maybe different for the V12 block, depending on the block geometry)
Serge
1964 (3.8) FHC
1961 OTS
1964 (3.8) FHC
1961 OTS
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