i'm taking off my turbo on my s5 t2 to port the wastegate and i thought since i got to drain most my coolant when i take off the turbo to just flush out the system i got the radiator flushed but i can't find the engine block drain plug i been told its by the drivers side engine mount but i cant find it so can someone take a pic of it so i know where it is to drain it

 

look below your spark plugs at the engine mount where it bolts to the block, there is 3 nuts and one longer bolt, the longer bolt is the block drain plug.

 

Yep its very unmistakable, you really can't miss it with an explanation like that. Its like an inche and a half in length, long and narrow.

 

Using the above explanation, if you cannot find the plug, you have no business working in the rx-7's engine bay anyway, so put down your tools and step away.

 

There's a very clear picture of it in the FSM. Have you looked there yet?

 

Of course not, do you think anyone looks at the FSM anymore? Hmph...

 

LOL

 

What is an FSM?????

WHERE ARE MY HEADLIGHT SWITCH AT??

My engine is buring oil, is my headgasket leaking??

INquiring minds wnat to knooow.

/newb.

(PS no offense to you 91mazdarx7, I could see not knowing where the plug is...)

--Gary

 

It seems not...

 

Answers to the questions.


The fsm is the factory service manual

say in english....newb

rotaries dont have head gaskets.

(sorry i had to have a little fun)

 

Hey now. I wired up my tail light cutoff using just the FSM wiring diagrams.

... crap. That's what I should have done before I graduated. Used my print quota to print off the S4, S5, and S6 FSMs. :-/

-=Russ=-

 

I have a picture, but it's hard to see once I get the file small enough to post. The view is from the top, left, rear side of the motor. The drain is the silver fitting near the bottom of the picture. When the motor is installed, the motor mount hides it somewhat, but you should be able to see it without too much trouble.

 

Maybe this is better...

 

alright i found it thanks everyone i didnt think it would be hidden like how it is at the mount

 

Man you got lucky...glad it worked out in the end.

 

man, thats a clean engine, with silicone hoses and all, i need to get off my *** and do that.