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Title: 2.5TD (BMW Engine) Coolant drain plug
Post by: Spearmint on 04 February 2009, 16:06:00
Where about is it? :)
Title: Re: 2.5TD (BMW Engine) Coolant drain plug
Post by: TheBoy on 04 February 2009, 18:14:23
drivers side, towards back of block, 15mm bolt iirc, just above sump line.

Also red tap on rad to drain that
Title: Re: 2.5TD (BMW Engine) Coolant drain plug
Post by: Andy B on 04 February 2009, 18:15:34
I'd guess it's in the same place as other cars. Bottom of radiator, passenger side, a red plug/tap. It doesn't need to come all the way out.
Title: Re: 2.5TD (BMW Engine) Coolant drain plug
Post by: TheBoy on 04 February 2009, 18:16:08
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I'd guess it's in the same place as other cars. Bottom of radiator, passenger side, a red plug/tap. It doesn't need to come all the way out.
TD has a block drain as well.
Title: Re: 2.5TD (BMW Engine) Coolant drain plug
Post by: Andy B on 04 February 2009, 18:16:57
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I'd guess it's in the same place as other cars. Bottom of radiator, passenger side, a red plug/tap. It doesn't need to come all the way out.
TD has a block drain as well.

I should have left diseasals to the expert and greatest fan!  ;D  :y  :y
Title: Re: 2.5TD (BMW Engine) Coolant drain plug
Post by: TheBoy on 04 February 2009, 18:21:37
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I'd guess it's in the same place as other cars. Bottom of radiator, passenger side, a red plug/tap. It doesn't need to come all the way out.
TD has a block drain as well.

I should have left diseasals to the expert and greatest fan!  ;D  :y  :y
Me? I hate the rather thing. rather horrid engine.
Title: Re: 2.5TD (BMW Engine) Coolant drain plug
Post by: Andy B on 04 February 2009, 18:32:37
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I'd guess it's in the same place as other cars. Bottom of radiator, passenger side, a red plug/tap. It doesn't need to come all the way out.
TD has a block drain as well.

I should have left diseasals to the expert and greatest fan!  ;D  :y  :y
Me? I hate the rather thing. rather horrid engine.

Don't sit on the fence Jamie. Tell us what you really think of it!  ;D ;D ;) :y
Title: Re: 2.5TD (BMW Engine) Coolant drain plug
Post by: Seth on 04 February 2009, 18:32:47
I agree Jamie - certainly not what I expected!
Title: Re: 2.5TD (BMW Engine) Coolant drain plug
Post by: TheBoy on 04 February 2009, 18:33:49
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I agree Jamie - certainly not what I expected!
at least yours is chipped  :'(
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Post by: Omegatoy on 04 February 2009, 19:24:21
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I agree Jamie - certainly not what I expected!
at least yours is chipped  :'(


 ;D ;D ;D ;D so take it your not keen on std car then????? hows the mileage test going??
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Post by: TheBoy on 04 February 2009, 21:26:13
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I agree Jamie - certainly not what I expected!
at least yours is chipped  :'(


 ;D ;D ;D ;D so take it your not keen on std car then????? hows the mileage test going??
I rather hate it  >:(

Early days, but reckon economy is about the same (despite the fact I've turned into Miss Daisy), but the fuel computer seems to be more accurate  :-/
Title: Re: 2.5TD (BMW Engine) Coolant drain plug
Post by: Omegatoy on 04 February 2009, 21:32:32
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I agree Jamie - certainly not what I expected!
at least yours is chipped  :'(



 ;D ;D ;D ;D so take it your not keen on std car then????? hows the mileage test going??
I rather hate it  >:(

Early days, but reckon economy is about the same (despite the fact I've turned into Miss Daisy), but the fuel computer seems to be more accurate  :-/
:o [smiley=vrolijk_1.gif] hmm thats interesting!!!! have to have another think then :y