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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: douglas on January 14, 2004, 07:57:17 AM

Title: antifreeze engine block plug
Post by: douglas on January 14, 2004, 07:57:17 AM

I looked in the full service manual and the haynes, but there was no mention of an engine block plug for antifreeze.  I am going to flush mine out (hose, adapter in line, and bucket) and was wondering if there is one like on other vehicles.

Thanks ???

Title: Re: antifreeze engine block plug
Post by: Z3bra on January 14, 2004, 08:09:59 AM

Other than the actual freeze plugs there isn't one that I've ever seen, just the drain cock on the radiator.  If you're doing a full flush you could just flush it till you see clear water then start it briefly to let the pump circulate it a little bit then flush again till it's clear.

Title: Re: antifreeze engine block plug
Post by: douglas on January 14, 2004, 12:50:12 PM

Good deal.  Thanks.  Someone else chime in if they know that there is one.  I've looked all over.

Title: Re: antifreeze engine block plug
Post by: ntjoe on January 15, 2004, 04:06:19 AM

I've always just used those Prestone Flush Kits that tap into the heater hose.  On another car I had that was just fulled with crap, I ended up taking the radiator to a shop and having it cleaned, and I put a water hose in the top radiator hose w/o the thermostat in it and turned it on.  I ran it until the water coming out of the bottom hose was clear.  Worked good for me.  You also have to unhook both heater hoses and run water thru one for the same effect in the heater core.

Good luck!