Draining the cooling system

LostRenegade · **Posted:** Sat Apr 15, 2006 6:41 pm

I am trying to replace my antifreeze and I can't get the radiator draincock open. It turns about a 1/4 of a turn and stops and nothing comes out.

What is the proper way to open the draincock and drain the radiator? I don't want to force it and break the draincock.

Thanks,

MikeD0106 · **Posted:** Sat Apr 15, 2006 6:55 pm

http://www.jeepkj.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=451

Here you go... Hope it helps.

LostRenegade · **Posted:** Sat Apr 15, 2006 7:01 pm

That post is a copy of what is in the service manual, which I have. The problem I am having is that the draincock doesn't seem to be opening. It turns about 1/4 of a turn and stops. How many turns does it take to open it up?

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sun Apr 16, 2006 9:18 am

LostRenegade wrote:

That post is a copy of what is in the service manual, which I have. The problem I am having is that the draincock doesn't seem to be opening. It turns about 1/4 of a turn and stops. How many turns does it take to open it up?

I would say more than a 1/4 turn. Put a wrench on it and be easy. You can tell if its going to turn anymore of just break off. If it does, then your up the creek. Take the lower rad hose off if you want. Idk how easy that is to do, I dont know how its set up on the libby.

blackjeep · **Posted:** Sun Apr 16, 2006 9:40 am

you turning it the right way? i haven't done the jeep but every other one i have done it loosens and tightens reversed. is the jeep the same - lefty tighty righty loosy?

valvestem · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 222

LostRenegade wrote:

I am trying to replace my antifreeze and I can't get the radiator draincock open. It turns about a 1/4 of a turn and stops and nothing comes out.

What is the proper way to open the draincock and drain the radiator? I don't want to force it and break the draincock.

Thanks,

It may be like a GM one, turns halfway and then pulls out.

LostRenegade · **Posted:** Sun Apr 16, 2006 8:23 pm

valvestem wrote:

It may be like a GM one, turns halfway and then pulls out.

Yes, I finally got it. Once it reaches the 1/4 turn it starts to pull out. I was just afraid to push it to far. I had broken one off on a previous car.

Thanks everyone for your help.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sun Apr 16, 2006 9:04 pm

LostRenegade wrote:

valvestem wrote:

It may be like a GM one, turns halfway and then pulls out.

Yes, I finally got it. Once it reaches the 1/4 turn it starts to pull out. I was just afraid to push it to far. I had broken one off on a previous car.

Thanks everyone for your help.

Awsome stuff! Now I know how to get mine off!

MikeD0106 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 17, 2006 7:50 pm

Sorry for the useless info...

When I am tired I just read every few words and think I am helping when I am actually doing more harm. :roll:

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