Where would the radiator/block drain plugs be located?

swurvinervin · 02-25-2003

Hey I was reading the tech articles on this website and it mentioned something of radiator drain plugs on the block to flush the radiator system. Where would the plugs be located on my 1992 5.0L Mustang?

Twister · 02-25-2003

bottom of the radiator, on the passenger side

swurvinervin · 02-25-2003

so they arent actually on the block itself?

Twister · 02-25-2003

no, the radiator tank....

JUSTNLX · 02-25-2003

Yes there are drain plugs on the block. I highly recommend draining them too when flushing the coolant.

They are located on both sides of the engine block, down low by the oil pan rails. They could be a allen head or square head pipe plug, more then likely a square. Sometimes they can become plugged, so if nothing comes out after removing the plugs just take a small screwdriver and poke through the crud

swurvinervin · 02-26-2003

can you get any pictures?

JUSTNLX · 02-26-2003

Yes.

I can tonight when I get home. I will have my son (Stalkerstang) post them.

JUSTNLX · 02-26-2003

Ok, here is the drivers side. This is an old Mexican block, but the plugs are in the same location.

Screwdriver marks the spot

JUSTNLX · 02-26-2003

And the passengers side

swurvinervin · 02-26-2003

Hey buddy thanks for the pics. I will remember that next time I change the antifreeze.