Winterization checklist

I know, I know, a lot on the subject already. First time n00b here trying to make sure i have everything done and have a couple quick questions. I have a 2000 air nautique gt40 for reference.

1 . When I refill the block with AF, do i plug the drain holes or do I add AF until i hear it pouring out the drain holes and leave them unplugged through the winter?

2. Having trouble tracking down the transmission cooler to drain. I'm following this thread, http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8368&title=winterization
but the only thing i see that resembles that metallic cylinder is at the bottom of the engine compartment and is connected directly to the strainer. I thought this might be my RWP? There are two what looks more like coolant lines that attach from the transmission to the metallic cylinder object, but don't think they're for water.

So far i've replaced engine oil/filter and transmission oil. Removed all 5 bolts. Getting ready to fog the engine as well (will turn over the engine, not run). Tranny cooler drain is blocking me presently.

Big thanks.

I will leave it to others about a shower since I do not have one. I do have a heater though and it's obvious that it does by the controls and extra hoses.I use an air tank on that then fill with antifreeze. I put the plugs back in and refill with antifreeze then drain again and reinstall the plugs again.Oil cooler on mine drains when I pull the hose off the pump but there is a plug on it too,that is it in your second picture all the way on the left of the cooler. The plug threads into a soldered on nut,you need 2 wrenches to remove it one to hold the nut portion and one to remove the plug. You can easily just remove the hose on the end but do not pry it of, it's made out of brass and can bend easily

8122pbrainard wrote: shouse wrote: Think I may have solved the dilemma.   I believe I'm referencing the transmission cooler, not the RWP. Posted a pic of the part i'm referencing. I pulled the main hose leading into it. That suffice? Should i just pull the whole assembly (strainer, cooler and all) and store it in the shop for the winter? Peter, It sounds like you have figured out where the trans cooler is. Yes, it's got in and out hoses for the water and the same for the oil. To drain it, you are correct with pulling off a water hose but make sure it's the lowest hose. Some coolers are mounted at and angle. No, don't take it inside for the winter. Air doesn't freeze! Besides, you'd have a mess with taking off the oil lines.

Good point! Thanks for the confirmation.

There is the hose that goes from the raw water pump to the thermostat housing. That housing is the one where that hose and the two that go to the exhaust manifolds meet. I remove the pump side hose and attach another then pour antifreeze into that. Might be easier for you just to pull the original one up after removing it from the pump and getting it higher than the thermostat housing and pouring in the antifreeze.

The drain hole you have pictured above is where the shower hooks up. I don't mess with the tranny cooler on my GT40, I just take the hose off the strainer and pour antifreeze down into the cooler.