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Which hose is the lower radiator hose?

Old Oct 4, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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Default Which hose is the lower radiator hose?

I'm trying to drain my coolant rather than pull the engine block plug. I read on this forum that you can simply drain the coolant by disconnecting the lower radiator hose.

Where is this hose? I have a 1990 XJ Cherokee. Thanks!
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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from the front its to your right on the bottom...need a flat head to take it off
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by myHEEPis.rad
from the front its to your right on the bottom...need a flat head to take it off
To drain, do I disconnect the hose end on the radiator or the hose end that is attached to the engine?
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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why r u wantin to drain the engine block????
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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There is a screw cap on the bottom of the passenger side of the radiator to drain it.
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by tboss619
why r u wantin to drain the engine block????
to do a proper flush you want to drain the block. There should be a drain valve on the bottom on side of radiator. I would pull the block plug also. You wont flush it properly without doing so. Its a 10mm allen.Dont forget to pull thermostat before flushing.
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Yeah and careful with that valve, if it doesn't turn leave it alone, don't use pliers.
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Originally Posted by fantic238
Yeah and careful with that valve, if it doesn't turn leave it alone, don't use pliers.
i flushed my system a week ago and mine didnt wanna come out so i just undid the bottom hose..

and yes from the radiator.

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