Draining a 3B Diesel engine block (1 Viewer)

[Past it]

Stupid question but does anyone know where the engine drain plug is on a 1982 bj42 3b diesel ?

 

[Zac42]

Oil or coolant?

 

[Past it]

Oil or coolant?

I said it was a stupid question. Water coolant. With about 16 litre capacity I can drain only 8 litres from the radiator , having forced a screwdriver through the sludge, so the other 8 is hiding in the block. Nowhere can I see a drain plug . Help needed.

 

[John in Utah]

Not a stupid question, I've learned something new today as well.

3B Engine Block Coolant Drain

 

[Past it]

Not a stupid question, I've learned something new today as well.

3B Engine Block Coolant Drain

THanks John, that's pretty clear but I can't see it . It's a bit of a Jungle down there but I can't even feel it. I've looked on the other side as well. R or LHD shouldn't make a difference should it? I think I shall have to resort to filling and draining a few times but I hate the defeatist attitude. All the best.

 

[John in Utah]

I'll go out today and see if I can get a clearer picture on mine.

I think I shall have to resort to filling and draining a few times but I hate the defeatist attitude. All the best.

This is what I've done in the past. With enough drain and fills you can effectively get all the old coolant out of the block