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Drain plug leaking from over-tightening plug cure; remove the radiator drain plug, retain anti-freeze-mix to re-install. Take the plug to your local well stocked "good" auto parts store. Tell them you need a self tapping and threading replacement plug one (1) size over. Also note while removing the plug wheather the radiator is brass or alum. If the radiator is alum., I would have a new alum. bunt installed by a qualified alum welder. Check the alum welder's rates, sometimes they may charge $125.00 just to " lite the torch ". If his rates are way outa-sight, you or a qualified machine shop can tap the plug opening to one size over. This is a relativily small job for a busy machine shop so don't expect same day or even next day service. I would expect that you do not have an alum. radiator, unless someone installed a replacement heavy duty towing radiator. If you do it yourself; while threading in replacement plug, and when new threads have 'caught' go 1/4 turn, then back off 1/8 turn, then go foreward again 1/4 turn, then back 1/8 turn, repeat until 1/2 way in, at this point back the plug all the way out. Now clean threads on plug and threads in radiator, repeat threading procedure above. Once done; flush radiator to remove any loose metal, metal left in system may cause premature wearout of water pump.
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How do you replace a radiator on a 2000 LHS My radiator is leaking and needs to be replaced?
Drain the water from the radiator. Remove the radiator hoses. Remove the radiator stabilizer arm. Remove the radiator retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new radiator.
Is there a replacement for the radiator drain-cock on a 1999 Dakota 3.9?
Yes- available at auto parts store or radiator shop - can also be replaced with a plug
You just replaced your radiator and now green coolant is coming out on the ground What does this mean?
The clamps on the radiator hoses may need to be tightened a little more. Or a little less or not clamping in the right place and the drain plug/fan switch (if fitted) might need tightening. Could be your new rad has a leak or you could have an airlock in the system which is forcing the coolant out
Chevy Malibu radiator drain plug?
The Chevrolet Malibu radiator drain plug can be found on the right side of the radiator. The drain plug will be at the bottom of the radiator.
Do you have to remove the lower hose of the radiator on the 2001 grand prix radiator to drain it?
if there is no drain petcock on lower radiator tank, removing bottom radiator hose at radiator is the only way to drain radiator
Where is the radiator drain plug on a 1991 grand am 2.5?
The 1991 Pontiac Grand Am radiator drain plug can be found on the bottom of the radiator. The radiator drain plug will be in the center of the radiator bottom.
How do you Drain radiator for 1996 mustang?
Is there not a drain petcock on the bottom of the radiator?
How do you drain a 1996 Seville radiator?
How do you drain a 1996 Seville radiator
How to drain radiator in 99 Ford Expedition?
To drain the radiator on a 1999 Ford Expedition, place a bucket under the radiator. Unscrew the radiator drain hose or valve on the bottom of the radiator. Remove the radiator cap.
Where is the drain on a Holden radiator?
Remove radiator lower hose from radiator connection and allow coolant to drain into a suitable splash tray. Holden radiator Do not Have drain plug
Where is radiator drain on 2004 gmc savana?
The 2004 GMC radiator drain is located on the bottom of the radiator. The radiator drain plug can be removed with a half inch ratchet.
Where is the radiator drain petcock on a 2003 cavalier?
The 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier radiator drain petcock is located on the bottom of the radiator. The drain will be towards the right side of the radiator.
