Location of 12H-T block drain

[destab]

Please could someone with a FSM for this engine direct me to the location of the drain on the block of the 12H-T engine. I had a good look but had to quit due to poor light. Have read that some engines have the drain on the US DS accessible thru the wheel arch. Will I need to remove external parts to access it?

Cheers

 

[roscoFJ73]

The FSM says it at the "left front of engine block" but the diagram shows it as being more central on the left side ,behind the turbo perhaps.
It also appears to be plugged into the #1 water bypass pipe,rather than the engine block.

You may need to access it through the wheel arch.

 

[Tim-HJ61]

I don't have a factory service manual, which I assume is a FSM, but I HAVE used the drain several times. As Rosco says, it's near the turbo, not easy to see.

You do NOT have to remove panels to get to it. I forget what size it is, but the plug is made from brass, so is soft. Make sure you fit the right size socket and get your tool into a good position before you put strain on. There isn't a lot of space to move the socket arm before it hits the alternator, and maybe the exhaust pipe gets in the way too. Maybe spray some penetrating fluid and let it soak in too. I put a bit of grease on mine before reassembling to make it easier next time.

No idea what a US DS is - United States Drivers Side maybe??? In which case, yes it would be on that side, and therefore a complicating factor to get to this plug may be the steering gear if it's running left hand drive.

Tim

 

[bigbrowndog]

The block drain plug is a brass 14mm stud that is situated just under the turbo and on the cabin side of the oil return pipe and in front of the turbo brace.The water outlet and return for the turbo are on the inside of the drain plug.

 

[destab]

Thanks for your help and advise I've found it!! Thanks again