1600 Nomad coolant change ?

joeincalif · 05-22-2014, 10:43 AM

I'm going to change he coolant on my 07 Nomad 1600. It is fuel injected I have read some posts on doing this but have 2 questions.
1. Can I just slide the gas tank back enough to get to the radiator cap without removing the vent hose?
2. I looked but couldn't find the water pump, where is it located?

tonik · 05-22-2014, 12:05 PM

1. No, tank is going to have to come off.
2. Right side front cylinder, just below the cooling fins on the cylinder. It has a hose running to it.

joeincalif · 05-22-2014, 03:11 PM

Thank you for the fast reply. It really helps

cactusjack · 05-22-2014, 06:56 PM

Just take the tank off (it helps if it's low on fuel) it isn't a big deal. 10 minute job.

macmac · 05-22-2014, 07:15 PM

Yup pull the tank, pull the rad plug first so it can begin to drain, when the tank is off pull the lower rear water pump bolt and let that drain too. Don't forget the rez bottle.

Upon filling pull the top rear bolt till let air out of the pump. it might be a good idea to pull that bolt when you pull the lower to clean it, and re-pack a little silicon sealer on the cleaned threads. Coolant and air will still pass. Use FREE of everything coolant.

**ringadingh** · 05-22-2014, 07:58 PM

It may not hurt to give it a flush while your at it. Sometimes a lot of stuff settles in the bottom of the rad.

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05-22-2014, 06:56 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Just take the tank off (it helps if it's low on fuel) it isn't a big deal. 10 minute job. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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05-22-2014, 07:15 PM	#5
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Yup pull the tank, pull the rad plug first so it can begin to drain, when the tank is off pull the lower rear water pump bolt and let that drain too. Don't forget the rez bottle. Upon filling pull the top rear bolt till let air out of the pump. it might be a good idea to pull that bolt when you pull the lower to clean it, and re-pack a little silicon sealer on the cleaned threads. Coolant and air will still pass. Use FREE of everything coolant. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-22-2014, 07:58 PM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	It may not hurt to give it a flush while your at it. Sometimes a lot of stuff settles in the bottom of the rad. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-22-2014, 12:05 PM	#2
tonik Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 714	1. No, tank is going to have to come off. 2. Right side front cylinder, just below the cooling fins on the cylinder. It has a hose running to it.
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