Avensis 1.8vvi Izz-fe Petrol 2002

[sisaven]

Can anyone Help Please. I intend to Change the Coolant in my Avensis 1.8VVI IZZ-FE Petrol Engine 2002.

But cant find any Drain Taps/Plugs on the engine block cooling jacket. the only Drain Tap I can see is the one on the bottom of the Rad. Do I need to disconnect the bottom hose to drain the jacket? or have I missed a hidden Drain Plug on the Block.

My Warmest Thanks to anyone that can help.

[Black Knight]

On the exhaust side of the engine (rear of the engine bay) towards the transmission end I think. There's a drain tap about half way down the block. There's a drain tube with bolt in the centre. Undo the centre hex and it'll drain out from the block.

[sisaven]

On the exhaust side of the engine (rear of the engine bay) towards the transmission end I think. There's a drain tap about half way down the block. There's a drain tube with bolt in the centre. Undo the centre hex and it'll drain out from the block.

Thanks for the above Black Knight, this info. is of great help. (I'll use a stronger bulb in my Inspection Lamp next time)

the H. Work. Manual, for the Avensis is due to be released in Feb. 07 so they quote on their Web Site. = At Last ............. sisaven