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Q & A: 64B Block Water Drain

Monday January 02nd, 2006
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget


The water drain for the block was completely blocked with sediment. Dug as much out of the hole in the block as possible but.. no water. Used compressed air but nothing dislodged.

Is this a sign of serious blockage? Can I clean out the water passageways by removing the head? Would like to avoid tearing the engine out of the car, if possible. Thanks,

Mike
Mike!

You may be able to clean out that passageway from the outside of the block. Sometimes it's necessary to remove the head (and I wouldn't do that just to clean out the block drain). The block drain is a 1/8" BSP thread (... read more