CRM wrote:if new to the delights on V4 ownership, then take the liberty of swopping the front spark plugs out too while your rads are off.
saves getting NC rash* on your knuckles later on

also if you are doing a full engine strip you will need to drain the coolant from the cylinders. there are 2no. drain bolts under the front cylinders (only on the front cylinders). these are a real bi**h to get to.