Changing thermostat 3.2 V6

[peterman63]

Hi all and happy new year.

I´m about to replace the thermostat on my 3.2.
It´s was about -10 Celsius today and the temp gauge was not moving at all!

Since the car has over 100 000 km on the clock i think it´s about time to replace the coolant as well.
Question: What´s the best way to empty the system? I have not found any plug or similar on the bottom of the radiator. Do i have to remove the large inlet hose on the rad?

Cheers
Peter

[ed taylor]

I would remove the lowest hose on the rad and let it drain from there. A good flushing out with a hosepie would be a good idea too.

[markd3925]

I would remove the lowest hose on the rad and let it drain from there. A good flushing out with a hosepie would be a good idea too.

[peterman63]

That´s what i thought...

Thanks!

/PC

[peterman63]

As always.... When one must perform a mechanical job outdoors, as now with the thermostat switch, nature is doing it´s best to make it hard.
This morning it was -21 C outside...
// Peter

[ed taylor]

Too cold to work outside then............I would stay in the warm for a while.

[peterman63]

Work done! Tempgauge now steady at 87 C.
Time for a hot cup of coffee.

Cheers
/P