Did I winterize ok?

JOEGARF

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I have a 1989 454 mag bravo 1. Back in november I ran engine off muffs with fresh water. I shut it down and open drain cocks for engine block. Previous owner put a inline valve like a hose faucet. I opened that too. Disconected hoses from headers. Disconnected water pump hoses and poured antifreeze down them. Disconnected hoses from t-stat housing and poured antifreeze down them. So i had figured the block is filled with antifeeze and should be ok. It was my first winterizing job. I did not drain power steering cooler. I am hoping by disconnecting all those hoses and pouring straight antifreeze down them it should be ok. Now Im worried I did it wrong and something is broke or cracked. I am trading it in in 2 weeks and dealer is under impression engine is ok. I hope it is! otherwise my new boat deal may be bad!
 

cobra 3.0

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Re: Did I winterize ok?

Not draining the power steering cooler wasn't a good thing, but you'll probably be ok with the anti freeze you poured in.
 

crazy charlie

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Re: Did I winterize ok?

Sounds like if you missed anywhere with the anti it wont be a big deal,the main parts are covered.Its best to run the motor with anti being pulled in by the drive so you are sure everything has circulation including p/s cooler and hot water heater etc.Charlie
 
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