Coolant drains

[John McFarlane]

The radiator one is obvious.
But I cannot find the 2 that the manual refers to on the engine block in order to change the coolant.

Thanks in advance.

[John McFarlane]

Oops, sorry it's a 3.5L NM

[marquis]

Have you looked in the service manual?

[John McFarlane]

Yes, where I said:
'the 2 that the manual refers to on the engine block'

It gives no indication of where they are apart from 'on V6 engines there are 2 plugs, located on each side of the block' (Haynes Repair Manual Pajero 97-05 pg 1-33 37/5).

And yes, I have done a search of the forum.

Many thx in advance,
John

[brett]

Does this help

[John McFarlane]

Absolutely. Brilliant.
Thanks brett

[maccaisking]

Drain Plugs in block

Hi There - Just picked up this thread as I am changing my coolant - can you give me a starting point of where to look (ie from above or beneath) I can't match the picture as posted to my car

Thanks

[gaz1]

That pic is for the overseas double cam motor - I've tried and failed using it to find the plugs on the Aussie spec single cam motor. If anyone's found them, some descriptive orientation would sure help!

Gaz

[BLASTO]

I have a 93 NJ 2.8 TD and have spent hours looking for the block drain plug to no avail. Anybody help?

[liam]

hi if you have a 4m4 motor the drain plug for coolant is right near the oil filter
on the 6g7 mpi on the left bank it is next to the engine mount right bank not sure they are
small bolts
the 6g7 gdi left bank just beside the heat shield to the front
when you find one it will be easy to spot next time on the right bank it is a small bolt just
looking like it is all by it's self
hope some of this helps
cheers liam

[BLASTO]

Thanks - got it now - its the 4M40 and its right where you said it would be - behind the oil filter.

The old Haynes Manual didn't even give a hint where it might be - other than on the side of the block. As its pointing down I would have described that bolt as being on the under side.