# that's why you make sure the other end is open. it doesn't build up pressure that way. nm

Posted by Matt (93SE) on September 20, 2004 at 06:25:46: In Reply to: I heard you don't want to do that only because the water from the hose is at a higher pressure than what the cooling system is supposed to tolerate. n/m posted by mizeree_x on September 20, 2004 at 05:57:18: : : : Hi Guys, : : : Hot damn, my engine block drain plugs are seized! I had planned on flushing my coolant today, but I didn't feel comfortable using fire to try and unseize them. So do you guys know of another method I can follow to flush coolant that doesn't: a) Require me to drain the engine block plugs, and b) Unscrew the radiator drain plug (I don't trust plastic plugs being durable)??? : : : Could I unattach either the lower rad hose or the thermostat hose to drain? Replys:

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: : : : Hi Guys, : : : : Hot damn, my engine block drain plugs are seized! I had planned on flushing my coolant today, but I didn't feel comfortable using fire to try and unseize them. So do you guys know of another method I can follow to flush coolant that doesn't: a) Require me to drain the engine block plugs, and b) Unscrew the radiator drain plug (I don't trust plastic plugs being durable)??? : : : : Could I unattach either the lower rad hose or the thermostat hose to drain?