Date:         Sun, 11 Apr 2010 09:12:16 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Can I drain coolant from someplace more accessible?
Comments: To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>
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On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 1:57 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans
<scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> just undo the bottom radiator hoses and catch all that coolant.
> no need to go near the engine end of the system at all.


For a newb, would a wood clamp provide a little control over potential
mess? Would the clamp be hard on an old hose? (causing wall to crack
or weaken)

Pic of type I'm thinking of:

http://www.wood-carving-tools.com/wood-clamp-424.jpg


Neil.


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