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Aug 19, 2012 | 01:09 PM

BCHauler

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Broken drain plug

Finally picked up enough coolant to do a flush and went to drain radiator. Plug snapped off in my hand. Fortunately, broke off in the closed position. So much for doing the flush today.

Anyone know if a universal plug is available, or will this be a rad shop or dealer item? Neither of which are open or a Sunday

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Now I HAVE to buy some beer and watch football...

Aug 19, 2012 | 01:29 PM

BCHauler

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Okay, called a parts store and they have one. Not sure if i'll be able to get there today though.

Aug 19, 2012 | 01:53 PM

Wolfboro

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You should be able to do the radiator fluid change by just removing the lower radiator hose at radiator connection .Then do the rad. plug replacement whenever you can get to it.
Good luck,

Aug 19, 2012 | 10:48 PM

BCHauler

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Oh yeah. Kind of feel dumb now. Not sure why I didn't think of that. Oh well, maybe tomorrow. Annual family camping trip is next weekend so I need to get on it.