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where is the petcock?!

Old Aug 31, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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Car: '82 formula clone, 95 saab 900se
Engine: 350 vortec'd tbi, 2.0L turbo
Transmission: 700r4, 5 spd
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 2.77 open
where is the petcock?!

i need to flush my system because the coolant is old and looking kind of rusty, where is the petcock/drain on the radiator so i can flush it?

-John
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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Car: 88 Iroc-Z
Engine: 355 AFR-195 FIRST Fuel Inj.
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: ??
On my car, it's on the passenger side, lower portion of the radiator.
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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Car: 86 Z-28
Engine: 355 small block XR276HR roller cam
Transmission: TCI built 700r4 2000 lockup stall
Axle/Gears: moser axels auburn posi 3:73 gears
passenger side of the radiator. you might want to invest in a flush kit
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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Car: '82 formula clone, 95 saab 900se
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Transmission: 700r4, 5 spd
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 2.77 open
hmm i was looking for it but couldn't find it. maybe it would be easier if it was up on jack stands hah
thanks now i can take care of it tomorrow
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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From: Toronto CANADA - GM Parts Rep.
Car: 1987 Iroc Z28
Engine: The KING of the 3rd gen TPI's.
Transmission: Beefed up T5
Axle/Gears: Aussie 3.45's
Lower inside bottom right hand corner (passenger side).

And yes, it's easier to get to if it's on a hoist or on jack stands.
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