I believe there's a drain/petcock in the radiator. I have always have at least moderately good luck using the method in the Haynes manual or something like it for refilling.
There's a relief hole at the radiator cap for when it's overfilled, so don't go panicing looking for a leak if you see coolant on the ground.
Personally, I'd check for circulation, viz., the hoses from the thermostat housing and wouldn't be afraid to check the condition of the thermostat.
And the recommendation to change the timing belt is absolutely 100% correct. Unless you can find a receipt for the work having been done, I wouldn't take any chances, wouldn't even drive the car. It would also be a great time to change the water pump.
I have an '89 with 106K on the original engine. There are hardly any oil leaks, doesn't burn oil, it's a great engine, and to snap a TB would cause immeasurable misery.
Bill
- Original Message -----
From: John Parsons
To: peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 2:33 PM
Subject: Fwd: [Peugeot-L] Re: Did anyone on this list buy that Seattle Craigslist Mi16 wi
Drain?? Good question! Can't recall, would have to check the book.
As for level, if you look down the filler neck/header tank you will
see a level indicator inside, fill to that level. I think it is a
couple inches (2-3"??) below the cap.
- In peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com, P Young <goodandloud@...> wrote:
>
>
> >
> > Yes the coolant was low but I was unsure as to whether it should be
> > filled to the top or not. Should it be? I'll try doing a complete
> > drain and refill today. Is there a block drain plug as on the 505's?
> > Air in the system sounds likely and perhaps the temp sensor is not
> > immersed and is not able to get a reading.
> > Thanks
> > peat
> >
> > On Jul 27, 2006, at 9:56 AM, John Parsons wrote:
> >
> >> If the coolant was down it is possible you have air in the system.
> >> There is a bleed point at the rear of the engine on a metal pipe that
> >> runs horizontal just to the rear of the valve cover as well as
another
> >> at the thermostat housing. Crack both of those to make sure you have
> >> no air.
> >>
>
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