Ford Ka coolant drain plug

[BazzaS]

I have to replace the thermostat gasket on a 2002 Ford Ka Collection and accordingly need to drain the coolant first. Is there a coolant drain plug on the radiator ? If so where is it and what sort of fitting is it please ? And any other advice on what seems a straight-forward job ?

Thanks

 

[^neo^]

Easiest way to drain the coolant is to undo the bottom radiator hose.
I think the thermostat is on the top of the cylinder head though, so shouldnt need to drain the system really

 

[BazzaS]

But the header tank is higher and not sure about heater matrix. So some draining is necessary I think.

 

[^neo^]

Whats the worst that can happen? You'll only get a bit of coolant loss from the thermostat housing!