I have a 2000 XK8 and I don’t seem to be able to find the plug on
the radiator for draining the coolant. I asked this question on
the XK8 forum but got no response. Perhaps the X300 uses the same
radiator.
I do not seem to find an answer to this question on the JTIS CD -
Step 1 for replacing the water pump is ‘‘Drain Coolant’’ with no
further explanation.–
Glen - 69 OTS. Restoration documented at www.myjagsite.com
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On my XJ8 it’s on the lower right corner of the radiator. Maybe it’s
hidden by a guard or something. Be careful to make sure you find the
o-ring that tends to stay in the radiator. Put it back on the plug
before reinsertion so as not to mess it up.
Jack - '99 XJ8L PA USA
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I have a 2000 XK8 and I don’t seem to be able to find the plug on
the radiator for draining the coolant. I asked this question on
the XK8 forum but got no response. Perhaps the X300 uses the same
radiator.
I do not seem to find an answer to this question on the JTIS CD -
Step 1 for replacing the water pump is ‘‘Drain Coolant’’ with no
further explanation.–
Glen - 69 OTS. Restoration documented at www.myjagsite.com
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In reply to a message from Jack Hollibaugh sent Wed 6 May 2009:
Thanks, Jack.
I managed to find the coolant drain procedure on the JTIS CD. It
was under ‘‘general procedures.’’ I was looking under ‘‘in-car
repairs.’’–
Glen - 69 OTS. Restoration documented at www.myjagsite.com
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Sure thing, just make sure you don’t burn your hands. Also watch out
for the coolant drain tube that runs from the tank across the top of the
engine to the radiator. Two guys that I know (names will be kept secret
to protect reputations) snapped this tube off at the radiator while
admiring the great work accomplished by changing the water pump. If you
lean ANY sort of weight onto it it will crack. It’s cheap $$ though so
don’t worry if you do end up breaking it.
Cheers,
Jack - '99 XJ8L PA USA
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Thanks, Jack.
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In reply to a message from Jack Hollibaugh sent Wed 6 May 2009:
If you can pull a lower hose instead of fiddling with the plug, you
can evacuate the coolant and any floating debris rather quickly!
And, avoid damaging the plug or the ring. You can also inspect and
clean the hose and fitting this way. At least on the AJ16
engines. I’m not sure if you can do this on the X308 or not.
Depending on how fast the coolant flows out of the plug, debris
will have extra time to settle as it slowly pours out. Make sure
you have a sizeable container to catch the gallons of warm coolant
that will come out in under a minute if you opt for pulling a lower
hose.
That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it!–
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From memory of a few weeks ago I think the lower hose on the radiator of
the X308 is pretty high. At least that was what I thought when I finally
got a look at it, I was surprised (I got kids, I don’t surprise easily).
It would however drain it below the water pump level but a catch basin
may be mute. A thorough showering to clean up afterward would be
advisable however.
Maybe use a turkey baster? Just kidding – sooorrrry, couldn’t help
myself. Kah kah kah kah kah kah kah.
Jack - '99 XJ8L PA USA
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If you can pull a lower hose instead of fiddling with the plug, you
can evacuate the coolant and any floating debris rather quickly!
And, avoid damaging the plug or the ring. You can also inspect and
clean the hose and fitting this way. At least on the AJ16
engines. I’m not sure if you can do this on the X308 or not.
Depending on how fast the coolant flows out of the plug, debris
will have extra time to settle as it slowly pours out. Make sure
you have a sizeable container to catch the gallons of warm coolant
that will come out in under a minute if you opt for pulling a lower
hose.
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In reply to a message from Jack Hollibaugh sent Wed 6 May 2009:
I agree with Jack. That hose looks pretty high on the radiator.
It makes me wonder how much of the fluid you can drain out from
it. Ideally, you would like to get at least five quarts.
When I drained the system from the drain plug, I got out about 5
quarts. Thus, after several drain/refill/drain/refill, the water
coming out was only slightly tinted with the original coolant.
Knowing that about 5 quarts of plain water remained in the system,
I added five quarts of the coolant to get the correct 50/50 mix (I
refuse to buy the premixed stuff - half the coolant and only $ 1
less than full strength).–
Glen - 69 OTS. Restoration documented at www.myjagsite.com
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