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Rutter

Member Since: 10 May 2020
Location: Appleby
Posts: 5

Coolant change - 2.2 Defender (2014) without fuel cooler

Hi Guys,
Looking for help - I have embarked on a coolant change using both Haynes manual and my (2012) workshop manual. Both say to remove the coolant hoses from the fuel cooler. Problem is that since 2014 there is no fuel cooler..!
Is it best to unclip the lowest hose to the rad in order to drain coolant..?

10th May 2020 1:51pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20453

If it’s anything like the 2.4 like mine I used the thermostat hose. I don’t know hardly anything about the2.2 but this is what I did with mine. No Guts, No Glory.
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10th May 2020 2:12pm

Rutter

Member Since: 10 May 2020
Location: Appleby
Posts: 5

Thanks Steve - thermostat looks to be quite high up on my engine. Pity they didn't fit a rad drain tap...

10th May 2020 2:17pm

Rutter

Member Since: 10 May 2020
Location: Appleby
Posts: 5

OK, got it sorted. The sump/steering guard had to come off then you can access the bottom hose coming out of the radiator. Squeeze clips are awful, replaced with proper Jubilee clips to make it easier next time...!

10th May 2020 6:01pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20453

Good job, at least you got it done.

No Guts, No Glory.
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10th May 2020 6:28pm

Rutter

Member Since: 10 May 2020
Location: Appleby
Posts: 5

On to easier jobs now, fuel filter and brake/clutch fluid change...

10th May 2020 6:35pm

Marks Landy

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 299

Is it possible to vacuum out the old coolant out of the bleed port?

I can’t see the radiator bottom hose clips without removing the radiator lower shroud.

22nd Jan 2022 1:48pm

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