Date:         Thu, 6 Nov 2003 14:51:38 -0500
Reply-To:     Stan Harrison <sharrison@ALUM.MIT.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Harrison <sharrison@ALUM.MIT.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Antifreeze Removal
Comments: To: Jeff Bourdeau <jeff.bourdeau@ANR.STATE.VT.US>
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Jeff,
    I have the same problem. But I did get my left shroud off, and found
I could holesaw a 1-1/2" hole through it for future use. The hole is 2"
in from the straight edge, and if you measure the length between the
exhaust stud mounting brackets as 11", then the hole is 4-1/4" back from
the front bracket. It holesawed very easily.
    You will need a slightly long allen (6mm?, or 6.5mm?) on a 3/8
extension to work it.
     If you figure out the placement of the hole needed on the right
head shroud, I would appreciate it.
Stan
87 syncro
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Jeff Bourdeau wrote:

> I'm putting the Vanagon in Storage for the winter.  Before I do that I
> thought I would change the antifreeze.  I have done it before but I am
> pretty sure I have not gotten all of the old out before the new went in.
> It is not clear to me on the easiest way to drain the antifreeze in my 89
> Vanagon.  The Bentley Manual  points to the drain plug on the block.  To
> get to that plug,  I would need to remove the protective shield below the
> push rods.  To remove the shield I would need to loosen one or more of my
> studs to the exhaust manifold.  Is there a quicker and easier way to drain
> the fluid?   Like disconnection a critical hose on the underbelly?   I really do not want to
> deal with the manifold studs.
>
> Thanks in advance to your reply
>
> Jeff Bourdeau
> Burlington VT
> 61 15 window deluxe
> 73 Westy
> 89 Westy
>
>