Berlingo Coolant System Drain

[es221]

Hi,

 

I own a 2001 Citroen Berlingo van 1.4i petrol and am having problems finding the cylinder block drain valve.

 

I've managed to drain and flush the radiator but have not managed to find the drain valve for the cylinder block, the Haynes manual hasn't really helped me on the case either. I'm also having trouble finding the other two bleed screws on the heater matrix and thermostat housing.

 

If anyone has advice or could at least tell me what the drain valve looks like I'd greatly appreciate it.

 

Thanks

Ed

[paul.h]

Our 2003 C3 1.4 petrol does not have a block drain valve and the air bleed screws on it are on the thermostat housing at the side of the cylinder head (I can not remember but the Haynes picture looks like it uses an allen key to undo) and the other is on the heater matrix outlet hose and looks like a tyre valve cap. Getting the air out and filling this car was not easy, filled by the expansion tank and applied vacuum at the thermostat bleed screw hole since it filled very slowly. Also raised the left front corner of the car so air would go towards this air bleed point. On running the engine air could still be heard going through the heater matrix for some time and needed to be bled again and level topped up.