PLUG 9J8126 - Caterpillar

Use only clean water to flush the cooling system when Extended Life Coolant (ELC) is drained and replaced.Drain the Cooling System
Stop the engine and allow the engine to cool. Close the water inlet for the separate circuit aftercooler (if equipped). Ensure that the engine will not start when the cooling system is drained.
Loosen the radiator filler cap slowly to relieve any pressure. Remove the radiator filler cap.Note: For the location of the coolant drains, see the service literature that is provided by the OEM of the locomotive.
Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, Model Views for typical coolant drain plug locations.Note: If the engine has a jacket water heater, drain the coolant from the heater.Open the coolant drain. Remove cooling system drain plug (1). Remove cooling system drain plug (2). Remove cooling system drain plug (3). Allow the coolant to drain.Note: If the engine has a separate circuit aftercooler, follow the recommended procedure for draining the aftercooler.
Remove the aftercooler drain plugs. Allow the coolant to drain.
Clean the aftercooler drain plugs. Install the aftercooler drain plugs.
Dispose of used engine coolant properly or recycle. Various methods have been proposed to reclaim used coolant for reuse in engine cooling systems. The full distillation procedure is the only method acceptable by Caterpillar to reclaim the used coolant.
For information regarding the disposal and the recycling of used coolant, consult your Caterpillar dealer or consult Caterpillar Dealer ServiceTools:Outside U.S.A. (309) 675-6277
Inside U.S.A. 1-800-542-8665
Inside Illinois 1-800-541-8665
Canada 1-800-523-8665
Clean the Cooling System
After the cooling system has been drained, flush the cooling system with clean water to remove any debris.
Close the coolant drain. Clean the drain plugs and install the drain plugs.
Fill the cooling system no faster than 19 L (5 US gal) per minute to avoid air locks.
Open the water inlet for the separate circuit aftercooler (if equipped). Fill the cooling system with clean water. Install the radiator filler cap. Operate the engine until the temperature reaches 49 °C (120 °F) to 66 °C (150 °F).
Stop the engine and allow the engine to cool. Close the water inlet for the separate circuit aftercooler (if equipped). Ensure that the engine will not start when the cooling system is drained. Loosen the radiator filler cap slowly to relieve any pressure. Remove the radiator filler cap.
Open the coolant drain. Remove the drain plugs. Allow the coolant to drain. Flush the cooling system with clean water. Close the coolant drain. Install the drain plugs.
Repeat Steps 34, and 5 .Fill the Cooling System
Note: For information about the proper coolant to use, see Special Publication, SEBU6251, "Caterpillar Commercial Diesel Engine Fluids Recommendations". For the capacity of the cooling system, see this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities and Recommendations" (Maintenance Section).
Fill the cooling system no faster than 19 L (5 US gal) per minute to avoid air locks.
Fill the cooling system with Extended Life Coolant (ELC). After filling the cooling system, do not install the radiator filler cap.
Open the water inlet for the separate circuit aftercooler (if equipped). Start the engine. Operate the