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Old 07-26-2010, 01:37 PM
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Location of coolant drain plug on 3RZ FE engine block 95 Tacoma

I have looked all over my engine and can't find the drain plug on the block of my truck. I'm having overheating problems. Have done all the easiest things that I know of to do. I want to flush the engine and can not find this plug. I have a chilton manual but it isn't where the manual says it is... Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
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First. Bookmark the online Fsm and throw the chilton in the trash.
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/2003/index.html

Second. Check out this diagram.
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/2003/Repa...ylblo/comp.pdf

Looks like the coolant drain plug for a 2/3RZ is going to be on the right side (passenger) forward of the oil filter.

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Also, for when your done. The torque specs call for 18ft #'s on that plug.


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wow, scuba must like you!
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Originally Posted by NwRunner
wow, scuba must like you!
It's like this...

If I don't know the info myself.. I'll take a moment and try to figure it out for.. With the tons of info we have at our fingertips it's hard not to find it. Plus, then I know the answer so that later on if/ when I need to find said coolant drain plug.. I'll know where it'll be hiding.

Oh and, I'm bored at work


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Scuba, Thanks so much for the info! I really appreciate it. NWRunner, I'm glad he does like me. I've been looking for that drain plug all day.
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Wait a minute!! Y'all are putting words in my mouth!


Glad I could help!


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hahaha. But like Scuba said, download the FSM and toss the Chilton. That was the best thing ive done.
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