koyo radiator drain plug

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11-22-2005, 10:45 AM

FikseRxSeven

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so, i decided to drain my radiator and make sure that i have a proper mixture of coolant in there since it is expected to freeze overnight.

the plug came off pretty easily, and as i was reinstalling it, i couldnt seem to get the plug to screw in straight so once i finally got it to thread, i used a screw driver to get the threads deeper, and the top head bbroke!!! cheap plastic peice of ****!!!

anyways... what are my options?

from my understanding its the same plug as the stock one.

with that said... can anyone lend me a plug please!!!

11-22-2005, 04:27 PM

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Same thing happened to me. Get some thread tape and a short 14mm bolt to thread into it. Screw it down, but DO NOT over tighten it. That's all I did and it has worked for a few years never any leakage.

11-22-2005, 08:01 PM

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thanks for the suggestion van

11-22-2005, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jspecracer7' post='780770' date='Nov 22 2005, 02:27 PM

Yep before the Army I used to work at a radiator shop, thats what we did for quick fixes and works very well. Although I do recommend not using it as the permanent solution.