Drain block of antifreez to drain heads

jjenks0 · 04-19-2006, 07:22 PM

I am taking the heads off of my 3.0 and am wondering if there are any drains on the block. From past experience it seems when you pull the heads a bunch of antifreeze gets in the cylinders.

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PhiHalcyon · 04-19-2006, 07:35 PM

Here you go.

Radyota · 04-21-2006, 09:52 AM

I drained the radiator, then pulled off the lower rad hose and thermostat/housing. Also pulled off the little hose on the right side of the thermostat/water pump that goes to the oil cooler and lowered it to drain the block. I got absolutely no antifreeze in the cylinders when I pulled my heads off.

miket223 · 04-21-2006, 07:57 PM

Good luck getting to those block drain plugs with the engine mounts bolted to the block.

jjenks0 · 04-21-2006, 08:24 PM

Thanks for all of the suggestions

04-21-2006, 09:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Radyota Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: St. Cloud, MN Posts: 210	I drained the radiator, then pulled off the lower rad hose and thermostat/housing. Also pulled off the little hose on the right side of the thermostat/water pump that goes to the oil cooler and lowered it to drain the block. I got absolutely no antifreeze in the cylinders when I pulled my heads off. __________________ '92 toyota Xtracab 4x4 pickup-3.0 v6,5 speed, 235/75 15" tires, intake "Y" hose and associated vacuum boxes eliminated,186,000 mi., engine almost together,Engnbldr's grade 10.9 head bolts, clutch now replaced w/Centerforce dual friction clutch. '84 toyota Supra P-type 5MGE inline 6, 5 speed, 179,000 miles, RWD Ltd. slip, Pacesetter header, 5 slot mags and NO muffler.

04-21-2006, 08:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
jjenks0 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 147	Thanks for all of the suggestions __________________ 91 4runner SR5 V 6 3.0 190,000 5 speed 32 x 10.5 Manual Hubs Otoe County Nebraska

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04-21-2006, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
miket223 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 246	Good luck getting to those block drain plugs with the engine mounts bolted to the block.