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Old 05-09-2009, 02:52 PM
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im trying to change the radiator hoses on a 95 4.0 and i loosened the drain plug at the bottom right of the radiator right? well i took it completely out and only a few drips came out. am i doing something wrong? i had the radiator cap off too but it wont drain.
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it was full of nasty crap.
Old 05-09-2009, 08:30 PM
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I'd drain it by removing the lower radiator hose and then use some really good flush to flush your system. Some are made to stay in the radiator for a week and are for neglected systems.
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