Winterizing Volvo 5.0 GL

[texsun]

I have a 2005 Larson w the 5.0GL engine. I drain the block(both banks) and both exhaust manifolds. Then I pull the sea water in and out hoses. My question is do I still need to drain the lower recirculating pump hose? It would seem that when I pulled the in and out on the seawater pump...the water from the recirculating pump would drain out.
Thanks in Advance!
Mark

 

[Saline Marina]

I vote yes. A lot of water is stored in that hose going up to the thermostat housing as I recall, some of it due to the sort of downward "V" bend it takes before going up. Once you're started pulling hoses, another one isn't going to hurt too much.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Take all off.
The circ hose has a bend at the bottom that can hold water.
Also maake sure you run a piece of wire up inside the block to dislodge any crud buildup.

 

[skydiveD30571]

Yep there's quite a bit of water that is standing at the bottom of that hose. I just got into a habit of pulling all hoses.

 

[BRICH1260]

I agree, pull all hoses at their lowest point and let them drain.

 

[texsun]

Thanks to all for the help. I got it done last night just before the first freeze.