Here are links to A4 winterizing threads on the Moyer Marine forums; I read and 
bookmarked them last night: 
* http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=525 
* http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6886 

Cheers, 
Randy 

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From: "Ken via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
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Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 3:24:10 PM 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Winterizing an Atomic 4 



I have the Moyer FWC cooling system on my A4 which needs no winterization (as 
it and the block are filled with automotive type antifreeze). To winterize the 
seawater side of the FWC, seawater pump and wet exhaust I pull a hose off the 
seawater strainer, put it in a bucket of the pink stuff (non toxic RV/marine 
engine anti-freeze) and run about 3 gallons through until pink starts coming 
out the exhaust pipe. Prestone protects the freshwater side, pink stuff the 
seawater side. I also squirt some MMO in the combustion chambers through the 
spark plug holes to keep the rings/valves free during the winter and to 
dissolve any build up on them from the season. The Moyer site has a couple of 
write ups on winterizing in the forums area. 

Ken 



On Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:41:30 -0400, Neil Gallagher via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: 


When I first put fresh water cooling on my A4, I did drain the block and pump 
every year, but then it occurred to me that I was leaving the interior of the 
engine filled with air and moisture, not the best combination. Taking the side 
plate off in my case would be difficult. I now make sure my coolant has 
antifreeze (the automotive type) that protects down to minus whatever, and 
leave the block full. My thinking is that the coolant has a corrosion inhibitor 
in it, probably better for the engine. Am I missing something? 

Neil Gallagher 
Weatherly, 35-1 
Glen Cove 


On 10/11/2016 1:16 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: 

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When I bought Touche' in 1999, it had an AT4. It had the drain plug extension. 
When I finally got it started, the drain plug extension leaked. As I recall, it 
was corroded at the threads at the cap. When I went to replace it, it fell 
apart. I think it's just a 1/8 or 1/4 pipe nipple. Just something to check and 
be aware of. 

Dennis C. 

On Tue, Oct 11, 2016 at 11:50 AM, Michael Brown via CnC-List < 
cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: 

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I have the extension pipe installed between the distributor and the 
alternator belt. There is just a cap on the end that I remove to drain 
the block. It is easy. The two drain plugs on the block are simple to get 
to. The drain plug on the bottom of the water pump is a bit fiddly to 
start back in, mainly just an issue getting into the lazerette enough 
to reach it. I doubt it is a 5 minute job to do all four. 

Is it common to just drain the engine ( block ) and not fill it with 
antifreeze? 

Michael Brown 
Windburn 
C&C 30-1 

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From: "phorvati ." < phorv...@gmail.com > 

U have to drain the block. Side inspection plate will leak if you dont 
drain it. Its fragile as it is. It doesnt take too much freezing to 
develop leaks. Block drain plug is under distributor, just aft of side 
inspection plate. It's pita. Moyer sells extention to make this easy. 



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