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Old 07-26-2005, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by H-townbenzoboy
Ok then, will do. Although, I'm going to have to put it off for now. I had a little leak where quite a bit of the coolant leaked out. I've fixed the leak, but I need to add some green coolant to get me through till thursday, since I can't just add MB coolant to the green stuff that's already in there. Will any "McParts" brand coolant do for now until I can get the proper stuff in?
-Joe
I would simply add water, there isn't any need for adding antifreeze provided you plan on flushing sometime soon. a 20% mixture will have some anti-corrosion protection left (not like 45% but still ok for a few weeks).
As for the drain plug, I saw one that wouldn't come out even with a 5 ft breaker bar extension, the engine was lifting off the mounts with the force and it was simply stuck! One risks a cracked block if heat is applied unevenly (ie. this is delicate process!)
Just be aware that it might be really hard to get an old drain plug out!
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