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Coolant & auto box question please

Postby TeamEmperor » Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:16 pm

Okay first question is this the coolant tap :?:
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Next question Is if i buy ready mixed coolant how much will i need to fill system up.

And last is can anyone point me to a pic of auto box drain nut on a GR
I cant see the bloody thing anywhere :r :lol:
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Re: Coolant & auto box question please

Postby CJ » Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:50 pm

TeamEmperor wrote:Next question Is if i buy ready mixed coolant how much will i need to fill system up.

And last is can anyone point me to a pic of auto box drain nut on a GR
I cant see the bloody thing anywhere :r :lol:


IIRC, you'll need 7-8 litres. Personally, I'd buy a decent ethylene glycol coolant and add a 50% mix of distilled water.

The ATF drain plug is underneath the gearbox sump on the RHS of the engine bay, get down and have a good look!

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Postby TeamEmperor » Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:23 pm

cheers m8 Didnt relise it was that much Mixed FTW then :)
Was I right about coolant tap?
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Postby CJ » Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:31 am

TeamEmperor wrote:coolant tap?


Correct!

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Postby TeamEmperor » Fri Mar 07, 2008 10:32 am

CJ wrote:
TeamEmperor wrote:coolant tap?


Correct!

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Thank u m8 Il try & find that auto box drain nut today to :roll: :lol:
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