Yes that works, also maybe jack the front of the van up a bit, park on a slope helps.
its a mess get ready. ;)

Joe

-----Original Message-----
>From: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
>Sent: Apr 9, 2008 7:38 AM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: '85 GL manual - Draining old coolant
>
>Jeff Lincoln wrote:
> > what is the best way to get all of the old coolant out
>
>Remove the pushrod tin.  Right between the pushrod tubes, on each head,
>are drain plugs.  While you have the tin off you "Might" consider using
>a hole saw to make access holes right below those plugs so you don't
>have to remove the tin in the future.
>
>With the radiator hoses removed, the radiator should drain.  You can
>make sure by cracking the bleeder bolt (if stock) or removing it if it
>doesn't have the groove up the side of the threads.
>
>Flushing and back flushing the system helps to rid the old coolant, too.
>
>Mike

Have a nice Day :)