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is there a coolant drain on the 3800 series II block?
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tb3
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is there a coolant drain on the 3800 series II block?
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April 12 2012, 10:27:24 PM »
Im getting close to 210,000 on my 04 lesabre. she's still running like a champ. I had changed my antifreeze when I had to change the intake gasket , but never drained the block. i want to do a good flush.
is there a easy to access drain on the block?
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ULYCYC
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Re: is there a coolant drain on the 3800 series II block?
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April 12 2012, 11:01:40 PM »
You pull the knock sensor to drain the block. After all these years I would leave it alone. Remove the thermostat and flush the system with the engine running and radiator plug out. Keep a garden hose in the fill. It will flush clean.
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tb3
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Re: is there a coolant drain on the 3800 series II block?
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May 04 2012, 05:18:38 PM »
totally forgot about this one. lotta stuff happened in the last few weeks.
I never got any further.
another question,
I have well water, any possible long term effects with if I go pre, or post my water softener?
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Re: is there a coolant drain on the 3800 series II block?
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May 04 2012, 05:52:10 PM »
I personally like to use demineralized or distilled water for the final fill.
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