I have a Volvo Penta 4.3GL_A. I am winterizing it and have drained the block using the drain/flush hose connection. I drained the manifolds and pulled various hoses just to see if any more water would drain out. I know some say air does not freeze but the winters in New England are long and I want some piece of mind about my winterized engine... I want to pour anti freeze in different hoses to protect the different components. my questions:
1. How do I get anti freeze in the engine block?
2. Should I pull the thermostat?
3. Should I take out the raw water pump impeller?
one other non related question---- I am pretty sure I have a 160deg thermostat but today while warming my engine in preparation to change the oil the temp never went above 120deg. I was on muffs. Is that normal or am I looking at a bad thermostat or temp gauge?
Thanks for any help you can offer.
1. How do I get anti freeze in the engine block?
2. Should I pull the thermostat?
3. Should I take out the raw water pump impeller?
one other non related question---- I am pretty sure I have a 160deg thermostat but today while warming my engine in preparation to change the oil the temp never went above 120deg. I was on muffs. Is that normal or am I looking at a bad thermostat or temp gauge?
Thanks for any help you can offer.