Now would probably be a good time to bring this up again:
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...=article&k=100

I use a piece of vacuum hose. Clear, black..whatever.. the way Dillcc mentions it is the way I change a t stat and rarely have any on the ground at all.

I read the techinfo article, and I definitely don't have access to a drill. Is drilling the thermostat a really important part of that process?

Not at all.. in fact.. I haven't drilled one since the new setup on my car.

I got the tubing, container, and i can't find that stupid drain plug! my manual has a picture of it, but it'* the worst picture ever taken and I can't even discern where it is. does anyone by any chance have a decent pic of it, or maybe a better description than stupid haynes...

EDIT: Okay sorry, I searched and I guess I'm not the only one who thinks it'* hard to find and I found pictures. But I guess I'm unclear where I siphon the coolant out of. Is it the radiator cap? Thanks. Sorry about the whining.

Yeah, radiator cap. Be sure to stick the tubing in far enough into the radiator to be below the level of the thermostat. Use a clean container so you can reuse the fluid.

I have found that drilling one tiny hole in the t-stat really helps greatly in burping all the air out...if you can borrow a drill from the neighbor, do it.

I'm sure any member here would be willing to drill the holes in the stat and mail it back to you.

Sounds like she'* working on it today Haro...

Honestly..there'* no "need" for a hole.

got it done, thanks SO much guys!