Where is the radiator drain plug on a 2001 Cherokee Sport (6 cyl) and what is the easiest way to access (above or below)? I can access the lower hose as a last resort but would rather use the plug as I would assume it sits lower on the tank.

 

Use the lower hose the plug is a pain in the azz.

 

First Welcome to CF from Tj...X2 on the pain, its on the left side of the radiator on the plastic end of the radiator toward the bottom. Very hard to get to and to open and close properly...Tj

 

i had a feeling that was gonna be the path to take after rooting around last night for 30-45 minutes. couldn't see how in the devil to get to it, short of taking the radiator out. thanks, guys.

 

x3. After messing around trying to get to it with different small tools. I got frustrated and just pulled the lower hose. However, my flushing method might be different than what you're planning. I pulled both upper and lower hoses and the thermostat and heater hoses and stuck the garden hose right in the block and ran hot water through it until it was clear. Then I stuck the hose in the top radiator inlet and flushed that until it ran clear. Then I stuck the hose in the bottom inlet and forced the water out of the top. I also poured hot white vinegar mixed 1/2 with water down the heater hose into the heater core and let it sit for 5 minutes (kind of like cleaning the coffee pot) and back flushed it with a funnel and hose until it ran clear for a long time. I replaced my hoses and thermostat and everything works like a charm.

 

One of these rubber tips (attaches to garden hose) makes flushing really easy.

 

Where'd you find that little guy?