---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:36:24 +1000 (EST) From: Craig's Saab C900 Site To: Saab C900 Owner/Enthusist Mailing List Subject: [Saab_c900] removing early-'H' engine coolant drain plug - use a 36 mm socket!
Hi everyone,
Tried getting started on dismantling the head on the engine in the turbo car today - got stuck with the engine block coolant drain plug. On the early year 'H' engines it goes directly into the block and needs a 36 mm socket or spanner. A shifter won't do it as I found out - there's precious little room and no way to view the plug while trying to get a tool over the plug.
Found a 36 mm 1/2" drive 6-point socket on Ebay tonight which I've purchased and that should be so much better than a dodgy 12" shifting spanner at getting that drain plug out. Once that's done I can proceed with the rest of preparing to remove the cylinder head and turbo from the engine (turbo is going off for a rebuilding quote).
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Craig.