OldsmoBeast Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 Alright....so I've been slowly (very slowly) working on my engine, and I got the right side head off, and of course, being the idiot that I am, I didn't open the engine block coolant drains on the bottom of the engine (probably because i couldn't really find em) and now I have a bit of coolant in each of the 3 cylinders on that side of the engine... I'm assuming I can just vacuum it out with a wet/dry vac and it'll be good to go? anyone have any tips? pointers? anything i should know?? Thanks! YK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 I am unaware what side is the right, and waht side is the left. We refer to it as front or back. But at any rate, I'd vacuum it up, with that area down with a towel, and just let it air dry out and evaporate, and you won't have a problem. There aren't coolant drains on the block, there is one on the bottom of the radiator, but it is a pita to get (at least on the Z34 it is), but I normally drain the coolant via the lower radiator line, I just pull it and put a bucket underneath. I still spill some on the ground, but I get over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldsmoBeast Posted January 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 I am unaware what side is the right, and waht side is the left. We refer to it as front or back. But at any rate, I'd vacuum it up, with that area down with a towel, and just let it air dry out and evaporate, and you won't have a problem. There aren't coolant drains on the block, there is one on the bottom of the radiator, but it is a pita to get (at least on the Z34 it is), but I normally drain the coolant via the lower radiator line, I just pull it and put a bucket underneath. I still spill some on the ground, but I get over it. the back is the right side, as far as I'm aware... I was also informed that the 3100 has one or two drain plugs on the bottom of the block, apparently one of 'em's next to the oil filter...maybe someone else can confirm this? maybe i'm wrong... In any case, thanks, Aaron.. just needed to know whether or not I should be worried. YK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 No don't be worried. There might be plugs, but I do not think they were set there specifically for drainage. But now that I think about it, I bet they would drain just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihela816 Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 If any coolant stays in the engine, just crank it a few times with no plugs after it is re-assembled to blow the rest out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 Won't work in the DOHC, the starter doesn't have enough juice to turn the piston skyward enough to kick water completely out over 6" verticle. Plus, that just gets most the water. Most the water just doesn't cut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 If any coolant stays in the engine, just crank it a few times with no plugs after it is re-assembled to blow the rest out. If you have to do that, might want to pull the injector fuse too, so you dont blow fuel out the spark plug holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperRed90TGp Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 No don't be worried. There might be plugs, but I do not think they were set there specifically for drainage. But now that I think about it, I bet they would drain just fine. Thats exactly what there for. That's the only way you can keep coolant out of the pistons when you pull a head or completly change the coolant. There 1/4 pipe plugs. Best thing to do is get 2 1/4 male pipe pet cocks and replace the plugs then you can use your fingers to drain the coolant. Jud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldsmoBeast Posted January 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 Cool, thanks for all the info, everyone! I guess its a little late in the day right now to get anything done, so i'll prolly go borrow a friend's shop vac tomorrow and get it all started. Thanks again! YK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcrow Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 compressed air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryk2003 Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 i'd be sure to change the oil when you get it done also!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFromColorado Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 if you're letting the engine sit for any ammout of time, spray some fogging oil on a rag, and wipe down the cylinders with it, it will help to prevent any rust on the cylinders. --Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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