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Drained the block and radiator while still hot, could I have done any damage 200 1987

posted by  pittroj on  Wed Sep 11 04:28 CST 2002
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Like a dumbass, I drained the block and radiator after just shutting off the engine, not realizing that it might not be a good idea (duh) with everything being so hot. Could I have done any damage to the engine? Is this as bad as running it with no coolant? The temp gauge never got into the danger zone.








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Drained the block and radiator while still hot, could I have done any damage 200 1987

posted by  someone claiming to be hillbilly on  Thu Sep 12 02:07 CST 2002 [RELATED]

No problem draining when hot. Never add coolant to a hot engine unless it is running.








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Drained the block and radiator while still hot, could I have done any damage 200 1987

posted by  Erling on  Wed Sep 11 19:16 CST 2002
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The possible damage would be (AFAIK) either a blown head gasket or a cracked block. Which means you will know pretty soon if everything is OK or not.

Erling.








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Drained the block and radiator while still hot, could I have done any damage 200 1987

posted by  invar on  Wed Sep 11 14:40 CST 2002
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as the others have said, as long as you didn't pour cold stuff in immediately.

me, i ran my engine for less 2 minutes when i did my drain. took me quite a while to do the drain too. that drain thing is slow.
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Kenric Tam
1990 Volvo 740 base sedan (B230F)
My Volvo 'Project'








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Drained the block and radiator while still hot, could I have done any damage 200 1987

posted by  chris herbst on  Wed Sep 11 14:21 CST 2002
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No problem whatsoever as long as you don't refill it with cold stuff when the engine is hot.
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1992 940 wagon, very low miles
as well as others.








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Drained the block and radiator while still hot, could I have done any damage 200 1987

posted by  someone claiming to be Andrew on  Wed Sep 11 06:36 CST 2002 [RELATED]

No problem. I have done this for 14 times (every summer) on my 88 240DL. It should be fine if you do not pour ice water into radiator.








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Drained the block and radiator while still hot, could I have done any damage 200 1987

posted by  someone claiming to be William marotta on  Wed Sep 11 04:36 CST 2002 [RELATED]

probably just fine ..... the problem is when you pour cold engine coolant into a hot engine........








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Drained the block and radiator while still hot, could I have done any damage 200 1987

posted by  someone claiming to be stavros on  Wed Sep 11 04:35 CST 2002 [RELATED]

As long as you did not immediately fill it with cold water, you are fine. This does not count the first degree burns you are no doubt treating.







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