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newagemuscle · 03-04-2013, 02:38 PM

One of the first steps is to drain the coolent. I twisted the pet**** (petkok) just like instructed and nothing is coming out. I've removed the radiator cap too. Do I need to do more than a quarter turn of the pet****. It seems like it just stops there. I don't want to force it and break something. What am I doing wrong?

carfansince73 · 03-04-2013, 02:56 PM

Wish I had a good answer for you. I didn't have a problem with mine, but I don't want to tell you something and have it break.

Maybe because you are having such an issue with this, the heater hoses will be a piece of cake.

Keep at it though. The end result and smile will be worth it.

newagemuscle · 03-04-2013, 03:00 PM

Does it pull out after the 1/4 turn? The instructions just say twist the valve? Why the heck is c5 blocking the word pet****?

MA2010SS · 03-04-2013, 03:16 PM

If you have an oversize coolant drain pan I would just take the thermostat housing off and drain the coolant that way. That's what I did with my install, quick...a little messy but nothing some cleaner can't take care of. I also changed out the thermostat which which came with my kit. The coolant will only drain out to the level of the thermostat which is enough to change out the heater hoses also.

Sickness91Z28 · 03-04-2013, 03:22 PM

mine did the same thing, I didn't worry about it. I took the hoses off, as instructed and tryed to removed the plug in the bottom of the radiator...and nothing came out......hasn't hurt a thing.

newagemuscle · 03-04-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sickness91Z28

mine did the same thing, I didn't worry about it. I took the hoses off, as instructed and tryed to removed the plug in the bottom of the radiator...and nothing came out......hasn't hurt a thing.

So... you never drained your coolant?

newagemuscle · 03-04-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MA2010SS

If you have an oversize coolant drain pan I would just take the thermostat housing off and drain the coolant that way. That's what I did with my install, quick...a little messy but nothing some cleaner can't take care of. I also changed out the thermostat which which came with my kit. The coolant will only drain out to the level of the thermostat which is enough to change out the heater hoses also.

I might give this a try because I don't want to break something. I need to change out the stat anyway.

Nitroman28 · 03-04-2013, 03:26 PM

I never drained mine, Think I took the top Hose off so I could lean it forward.

MA2010SS · 03-04-2013, 03:31 PM

I never drained mine either, it's just a little messy doing it that way, also don't take the bolts out fully take them out but loose still holding the housing in place, then pull the t-stat neck and the coolant will trickle out. when the trickling stops then take the bolts out along with the housing. I left the clamp on the hose also, take the t-stat out and reverse procedure putting it back in.

newagemuscle · 03-04-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MA2010SS

I never drained mine either, it's just a little messy doing it that way, also don't take the bolts out fully take them out but loose still holding the housing in place, then pull the t-stat neck and the coolant will trickle out. when the trickling stops then take the bolts out along with the housing. I left the clamp on the hose also, take the t-stat out and reverse procedure putting it back in.

Just for the sake of understand... that plug is supposed to do a 1/4 turn and pull out... right? It looks like I am going to go a different route because this thing is driving me crazy.

MA2010SS · 03-04-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by newagemuscle

Just for the sake of understand... that plug is supposed to do a 1/4 turn and pull out... right? It looks like I am going to go a different route because this thing is driving me crazy.

That's my understanding also, but to be honest I never looked at the plug...other GM cars that I have worked on that is the way it's done...just don't forget to close the pet-kok if you drain the coolant the other way

BLK2SS · 03-04-2013, 04:11 PM

Mine turned several times.

newagemuscle · 03-04-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BLK2SS

Mine turned several times.

So it unscreaws... or pulls out? I can't get a strait answer from anyone.

Sickness91Z28 · 03-04-2013, 05:28 PM

I didn't drain the radiator entirely, I jsut removed the hoses that needed to be removed and tilted the radiator until nomore coolant would come out. Won't hurt anything to not drain all of the coolant. Just make sure you add after your done with the install.

03-04-2013, 02:38 PM	#1
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	TVS2300 SLP/Maggy install - Just started install and question already One of the first steps is to drain the coolent. I twisted the pet** (petkok) just like instructed and nothing is coming out. I've removed the radiator cap too. Do I need to do more than a quarter turn of the pet*. It seems like it just stops there. I don't want to force it and break something. What am I doing wrong? __________________ Last edited by newagemuscle; 03-04-2013 at 03:05 PM.*

03-04-2013, 02:56 PM	#2
carfansince73 Drives: Carefully Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,213 View My Garage	Wish I had a good answer for you. I didn't have a problem with mine, but I don't want to tell you something and have it break. Maybe because you are having such an issue with this, the heater hoses will be a piece of cake. Keep at it though. The end result and smile will be worth it. __________________ 2010 1SS RS, LS3, SIM/Black, painted rally stripes, AAC sidemarkers, Sunroof, B.A. sound sys; 20x9.5 & 20x11 SV1-C5's; MGW short shifter; Hotchkis Track Pack; Corsa catback; Kooks 1 7/8"; ADM Street; Magnacharger TVS2300 - 548rwhp/512rwtq 1100- 2/18/09; 3800- 6/15/09 VIN#18308; Delivered 6/29/09!!!!! 2014 CTS-V Sedan, Black/Black, Auto, Recaros, Ultra-view, Red Brembos. Stock

03-04-2013, 03:00 PM	#3
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	Does it pull out after the 1/4 turn? The instructions just say twist the valve? Why the heck is c5 blocking the word pet****? __________________

03-04-2013, 03:16 PM	#4
MA2010SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somerset MA Posts: 725 View My Garage	If you have an oversize coolant drain pan I would just take the thermostat housing off and drain the coolant that way. That's what I did with my install, quick...a little messy but nothing some cleaner can't take care of. I also changed out the thermostat which which came with my kit. The coolant will only drain out to the level of the thermostat which is enough to change out the heater hoses also. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Whipple SC, CAI Inc Intake, TSP 1 7/8" LT headers no cats, 3" magnaflow exhaust, HPT, RX Catch Can, LSR Toe Rods, LSR Trailing Arms, ALKY Control Meth, McLeod RXT Twin Disc, ZL1 fuel pump, 3.73 ZL1 Differential Kit, BTR PDS Stage 2 Cam, Tuned by SLOWHAWK Performance Bridgewater MA

03-04-2013, 03:22 PM	#5
Sickness91Z28 Reaper Crew Drives: Blown 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 985	mine did the same thing, I didn't worry about it. I took the hoses off, as instructed and tryed to removed the plug in the bottom of the radiator...and nothing came out......hasn't hurt a thing. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS SLP TVS2300 Blower, Blower Cam, Lingenfelter Heads, Meth Injected, 5lbs of Boost@700 BHP Pedders XA Coilovers

03-04-2013, 03:26 PM	#8
Nitroman28 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 416/4L80 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,835 View My Garage	I never drained mine, Think I took the top Hose off so I could lean it forward.

03-04-2013, 03:31 PM	#9
MA2010SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somerset MA Posts: 725 View My Garage	I never drained mine either, it's just a little messy doing it that way, also don't take the bolts out fully take them out but loose still holding the housing in place, then pull the t-stat neck and the coolant will trickle out. when the trickling stops then take the bolts out along with the housing. I left the clamp on the hose also, take the t-stat out and reverse procedure putting it back in. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Whipple SC, CAI Inc Intake, TSP 1 7/8" LT headers no cats, 3" magnaflow exhaust, HPT, RX Catch Can, LSR Toe Rods, LSR Trailing Arms, ALKY Control Meth, McLeod RXT Twin Disc, ZL1 fuel pump, 3.73 ZL1 Differential Kit, BTR PDS Stage 2 Cam, Tuned by SLOWHAWK Performance Bridgewater MA

03-04-2013, 04:11 PM	#12
BLK2SS Drives: Black 2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 169	Mine turned several times.

03-04-2013, 05:28 PM	#14
Sickness91Z28 Reaper Crew Drives: Blown 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 985	I didn't drain the radiator entirely, I jsut removed the hoses that needed to be removed and tilted the radiator until nomore coolant would come out. Won't hurt anything to not drain all of the coolant. Just make sure you add after your done with the install. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS SLP TVS2300 Blower, Blower Cam, Lingenfelter Heads, Meth Injected, 5lbs of Boost@700 BHP Pedders XA Coilovers