Just want to make sure - no coolant question

[CUDA JAS]

I don't see how this would cause a problem, but, any issue with draining the majority of the coolant out on the engine for the winter.

I want to repaint my rad and ditch my headers this winter, and obviously I need to drain the coolant to do either of these.

Is there any reason to think this would cause a problem during the impending long cold winter??


Jason

[1 Wild R/T]

The only issue is the water pump seal may dry out & leak in the spring...

[AARuFAST]

Paint rad in a day or two reinstall it couple days later no problem. But if u leave it off over a month you can plug the bottom hose install exhaust manifold bolts into heads and keep anti-freeze in the engine.
Do not flush anti-freeze and leave only water in engine if you live in
area going below freezing.

[TelisSE440]

Paint rad in a day or two reinstall it couple days later no problem. But if u leave it off over a month you can plug the bottom hose install exhaust manifold bolts into heads and keep anti-freeze in the engine.
Do not flush anti-freeze and leave only water in engine if you live in
area going below freezing.

You can do your job quick and reinstall, no problem...

[CUDA JAS]

You can do your job quick and reinstall, no problem...

Given the weather, getting colder, I am not sure I can paint it until the spring. 

I think I will just leave it for now.  My main project will be rebuilding the steering box and luckily I have a spare, so I can strat on that for now.

Then I can do the rad (which is starting to rust) and manifolds when things warm back up.

Jason

[roadman5312]

                       Jason, listen. Inside the house is warm, right. ?  Ok, put some cardboard on the bed and paint the radiator there. Tear down the steering box on the kitchen table, then put all the parts in the dishwasher for cleaning.   
You will be ready to go come spring.       I mean your a single guy right.     Well if not single, then you might be dead.         Just tryin to help.                     

[CUDA JAS]

                       Jason, listen. Inside the house is warm, right. ?  Ok, put some cardboard on the bed and paint the radiator there. Tear down the steering box on the kitchen table, then put all the parts in the dishwasher for cleaning.   
You will be ready to go come spring.       I mean your a single guy right.     Well if not single, then you might be dead.         Just tryin to help.                     

Well I will be single after trying any of the above!!!

I don't mind working out in the cold...so I will just pick away at things over the winter.

Jason

[anlauto]

You can do your job quick and reinstall, no problem...

Nothing Jason does ends up being a "quick job"...

[CUDA JAS]

Nothing Jason does ends up being a "quick job"...

There is a lot of truth in that statement.