2001 Radiator drain??
radioconsult
11-02-2010, 08:43 AM
I can't locate the drain petcock, what is the procedure to drain the radiator?
Towncar
12-15-2010, 02:16 AM
«2001 Continental Table of Contents»
«Group 3: Powertrain»
«Section 303-03: ENGINE COOLING»
«GENERAL PROCEDURES»
Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding
Draining
WARNING:
To avoid personal injury, do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.
CAUTION:
The coolant must be recovered in a suitable, clean container for reuse. If the coolant is contaminated it must be recycled or disposed of correctly.
Note:
Less than 80% of coolant capacity can be recovered with the engine in the vehicle. Dirty, rusty or contaminated coolant requires replacement. When refilling cooling system after draining, adjust the coolant mix ratio to obtain a 50/50 mix. Be certain to account for approximately 4.8L (5.1 quarts) of water left in the cylinder block.
1. Make sure the engine is cool.
2. Wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir. Slowly turn the cap counterclockwise (left) until the pressure begins to release.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure all the pressure has been released, use the cloth to turn and remove the cap.
5. Place a suitable container below the radiator draincock. If equipped disconnect the coolant return hose at the fluid cooler.
6. Open the radiator draincock, to drain the coolant from the engine cooling system.
l Close the radiator draincock when finished.
µ 7. Note:
Carry out this step only if a complete drain at the cylinder block is necessary.
Loosen the bolts and allow the coolant to drain.
l Tighten the bolts when finished.
Filling
CAUTION:
Engine coolant provides freeze protection, boil protection, cooling efficiency, and corrosion protection to the engine and cooling components. In order to obtain these protections, the engine coolant must be maintained at the correct concentration and fluid level in the degas bottle.
When adding engine coolant, use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and clean, drinkable water.
To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system:
l Add Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (F5FZ-19549-CC in Oregon or Motorcraft CXC-10 in Canada) or an equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A.
l Do not add orange colored Exended Life Engine Coolant such as F6AZ-19544-AA, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D. Mixing coolants may degrade the coolants corrosion protection.
l Do not add alcohol or methanol or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. These can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
l Do not mix with recycled coolant unless it meets the requirements of Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. Not all coolant recycling processes meet this Ford specification; use of such coolant may harm the engine and cooling system components.
1. Add the correct engine coolant mixture to the degas bottle.
2. Move the temperature blend selector to the full warm position.
µ 3. Remove the cooling system fill plug from the engine water bypass tube and the cap from the degas bottle.
4. CAUTION:
Do not fill the cooling system reservoir only. Coolant will not enter the engine. Only the radiator coolant recovery reservoir and the radiator (8005) will be filled and engine overheating will occur.
Note:
Less than 80% of coolant capacity can be recovered with the engine in the vehicle. Dirty, rusty or contaminated coolant requires replacement. When refilling cooling system after draining, adjust the coolant mix ratio to obtain a 50/50 mix. Be certain to account for approximately 4.8L (5.1 quarts) of water left in the cylinder block.
Add coolant into fill neck on water bypass tube until coolant reaches "FULL" mark on radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
5. Reinstall the degas bottle cap.
6. Slowly continue to fill the cooling system at the water bypass tube fill neck, allowing air to escape, until full.
7. Start the engine and run at idle. Add a 50/50 mixture of Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada: CXC-10, in Oregon: F5FZ-19549-CC) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A and clean, drinkable water at the water bypass tube fill neck until full.
µ 8. Install the water bypass tube fill plug.
9. Turn off the engine and allow the cooling system to cool.
10. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 until the degas bottle level is OK.
Bleeding
1. Select the maximum heater temperature and blower motor speed settings. Position the control to discharge air at A/C vents in instrument panel.
2. Start the engine and allow to idle. While engine is idling, feel for hot air at A/C vents.
3. CAUTION:
If air discharge remains cool and engine coolant temperature gauge does not move, engine coolant level is low in engine and must be filled. Stop engine, allow to cool and fill cooling system.
Start engine and allow to idle until normal operating temperature is reached. Hot air should discharge from A/C vents. The engine coolant temperature gauge should maintain a stabilized reading in the middle of the NORMAL range and the upper radiator hose should feel hot to the touch.
4. Shut the engine off and allow to cool.
5. Check the engine for coolant leaks.
6. Check the engine coolant level in degas bottle and fill as necessary.
«Group 3: Powertrain»
«Section 303-03: ENGINE COOLING»
«GENERAL PROCEDURES»
Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding
Draining
WARNING:
To avoid personal injury, do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.
CAUTION:
The coolant must be recovered in a suitable, clean container for reuse. If the coolant is contaminated it must be recycled or disposed of correctly.
Note:
Less than 80% of coolant capacity can be recovered with the engine in the vehicle. Dirty, rusty or contaminated coolant requires replacement. When refilling cooling system after draining, adjust the coolant mix ratio to obtain a 50/50 mix. Be certain to account for approximately 4.8L (5.1 quarts) of water left in the cylinder block.
1. Make sure the engine is cool.
2. Wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir. Slowly turn the cap counterclockwise (left) until the pressure begins to release.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure all the pressure has been released, use the cloth to turn and remove the cap.
5. Place a suitable container below the radiator draincock. If equipped disconnect the coolant return hose at the fluid cooler.
6. Open the radiator draincock, to drain the coolant from the engine cooling system.
l Close the radiator draincock when finished.
µ 7. Note:
Carry out this step only if a complete drain at the cylinder block is necessary.
Loosen the bolts and allow the coolant to drain.
l Tighten the bolts when finished.
Filling
CAUTION:
Engine coolant provides freeze protection, boil protection, cooling efficiency, and corrosion protection to the engine and cooling components. In order to obtain these protections, the engine coolant must be maintained at the correct concentration and fluid level in the degas bottle.
When adding engine coolant, use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and clean, drinkable water.
To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system:
l Add Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (F5FZ-19549-CC in Oregon or Motorcraft CXC-10 in Canada) or an equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A.
l Do not add orange colored Exended Life Engine Coolant such as F6AZ-19544-AA, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D. Mixing coolants may degrade the coolants corrosion protection.
l Do not add alcohol or methanol or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. These can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
l Do not mix with recycled coolant unless it meets the requirements of Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. Not all coolant recycling processes meet this Ford specification; use of such coolant may harm the engine and cooling system components.
1. Add the correct engine coolant mixture to the degas bottle.
2. Move the temperature blend selector to the full warm position.
µ 3. Remove the cooling system fill plug from the engine water bypass tube and the cap from the degas bottle.
4. CAUTION:
Do not fill the cooling system reservoir only. Coolant will not enter the engine. Only the radiator coolant recovery reservoir and the radiator (8005) will be filled and engine overheating will occur.
Note:
Less than 80% of coolant capacity can be recovered with the engine in the vehicle. Dirty, rusty or contaminated coolant requires replacement. When refilling cooling system after draining, adjust the coolant mix ratio to obtain a 50/50 mix. Be certain to account for approximately 4.8L (5.1 quarts) of water left in the cylinder block.
Add coolant into fill neck on water bypass tube until coolant reaches "FULL" mark on radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
5. Reinstall the degas bottle cap.
6. Slowly continue to fill the cooling system at the water bypass tube fill neck, allowing air to escape, until full.
7. Start the engine and run at idle. Add a 50/50 mixture of Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada: CXC-10, in Oregon: F5FZ-19549-CC) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A and clean, drinkable water at the water bypass tube fill neck until full.
µ 8. Install the water bypass tube fill plug.
9. Turn off the engine and allow the cooling system to cool.
10. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 until the degas bottle level is OK.
Bleeding
1. Select the maximum heater temperature and blower motor speed settings. Position the control to discharge air at A/C vents in instrument panel.
2. Start the engine and allow to idle. While engine is idling, feel for hot air at A/C vents.
3. CAUTION:
If air discharge remains cool and engine coolant temperature gauge does not move, engine coolant level is low in engine and must be filled. Stop engine, allow to cool and fill cooling system.
Start engine and allow to idle until normal operating temperature is reached. Hot air should discharge from A/C vents. The engine coolant temperature gauge should maintain a stabilized reading in the middle of the NORMAL range and the upper radiator hose should feel hot to the touch.
4. Shut the engine off and allow to cool.
5. Check the engine for coolant leaks.
6. Check the engine coolant level in degas bottle and fill as necessary.
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