radiator drain plug
 

i think i might have a very slow leak from my radiator drain plug, it is very slow, maybe a drip every hour.

does anyone else buy a new plug when changing their coolant or use thread sealant.

I have tightened it wih plyers, I had to undo it with plyers.

shall have to keep an eye on it. I know it is recommended to replace the block drain plug when changing the coolant.

I don't know why Green deleted his post... I agree with what he had to say. I only replace the plug if it's pitting or a couple years old. I always change the o-ring or gasket though.

Definitely shouldn't be using pliers to tighten it; Especially not if it is a nylon plug.

i WAS WONDERING what was going on.

I don't know but maybe the forum software needs updating or maybe it is my vista version but I have major issues here

I constantly have to refresh

and even open two tabs or windows at the same time in order to be able to post

this is even though I have an email or the thread details say there is a post but i click and it doesn't show up

very annoying, it pisses me off.


well I had to open it with plyers and only tightened it with plyers after I noticed it was dripping. I cudn't open it by hand. o'rings, gaskets for a drain plug WHAT??????

I'm not experiencing any issues on my end... perhaps a poor connection or need to reboot? If you've got links to other threads where that's happened send me them; Naturally, if a user posts a reply to a thread and then deletes it you still get the email about the reply as that was sent before it was deleted.

THE FORUM ISSUES HAPPEN ALOT, always to me on every post but not on other forums.


anyway what about gaskets and o'rings for a radiator drain plug, haven't heard of these?


also an open window gets stuck in refresh mode, it constantly reloads till I close it!

Yeah, O-rings and/or gaskets (well, washers I guess)... What what? You just have a regular old bolt shoved in there? lol

sorry cre yr losing my respect, no harm intended.

the drain plug is the same drain plug I unscrewed.

it may just happen that this is a rare occurence.

U have helped me out alot with the cyclinder head covers, for which I am grateful.


EDIT: GROMMETS in Ireland are different than grommets in USA, rubber backed washers and 12 of them there are is accurate.

I never change my drain plug when I coolant flush. seems a bit finicky to me. if your sure that's were your slow drip is coming from, is your car under pressure ? or is it constant but visible under pressure? I would shell out the 10 dollars and buy a new plug before renting a rad pressure tester. I bought one cause I like toys. that will confirm or deny your plug issue.

pliers hu? also seems a bit overkill to me. Hand tight should do the trick. possible you messed up gasket or the threads tightening that plastic screw so tight. purchase both replace. If you still see a leak rent a tester and confirm it.
/edit oops. its not your computer. i deleted the post my mistake../edit

Huh? No idea what I'm "losing your respect over" but ok....

Whatever it is called doesn't matter much as long as we know we're both talking about the same thing. The point is that there should already be a seal of some sort on the drain plug... if there's not and it never came with one then it's not something I'm familiar with.

When I changed the coolant about a month ago i had to undo the radiator drain plug with plyers because it was impossible to undo it by hand.

I found the block drain plug only after I bought ramps to position the car on but it was impossible to undo it so I left it.

I filled the coolant system up with the 5.2 litres or so of 50/50 water/coolant after I had drained it and ran the engine through because I couldn't get the substantial amount of old coolant drained from the block because the block drain plug was impossible to undo.

I tightened the coolant drainplug by hand after I refilled the system but because I noticed liquid residude coming from the hose pipe that leads from the radiator drain plug (small amount by the why) I tightened it by plyers, the same way I undid it.

I don't see why this seems fecked up to u, afterall if you undo the block drain plug and you are recommended to replace this block drain plug at every coolant interval why should the radiator drain plug being replaced be such a big deal.

Umm, relax. I think you're reading more into our comments than is there or is intended... I don't care at all if you want to change the plug. I was just saying that in my opinion at least replacing the seal is a must. As for the pliers... again, don't care, it's your car... if the seal is good and fresh and the threads are all good then a good hand tight should be fine, but it can be hard to get enough leverage there so I can appreciate why you might be using pliers.... just want to make sure you're not using them to tighten something which simply isn't going to seal... like a drain plug with no seal on it; then things break.

So, sit back, relax and breathe deep. I'm not saying you've done anything wrong but I'm not going to just assume you're doing it all right either... I'm not there to see everything so I'm just trying to make sure nothing is missed.

ye sorry.

I sudn't drink, I don't realise till its pointed out that I'm over sensitive.

Try working with me, God help the feckers tomorrow in work when I have a hangover.

my car is running in excellent condition becuz of yr advice on the cyclinder head covers. I curbed the alloys and am well fecked off but I will have them repaired in a few days othewise it will eat at me.

BTW does any one know of MR2 MKI, as I want a second car or is this a mortal sin.

DRAIN PLUG TOPIC CLOSED

funny you should say that. mr2 mk1 was my first car.. I don't see why owning 2 cars is bad. considering I had both in my garage at the same time. they got along just fine. but be sure to walk them both equally to stop any envy.

I had a '93 MR2 Turbo.... One of these days I will buy another.... I LOVED that car! :love:

http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/12545/sports.htm

I want a superchared version.

The lad that had one of the Supras I was looking at owned a mr2 mki and said it was faster and a much more enjoyable ride.

Like driving a grown-up Go-Kart.

I don't like the colour or the front bottom lights but no big deal, it ticks my other NEEDS:

(1) SUPERCHARGED

AND

(2) MANUAL

though I have to find out mileage etc.

I looked at MR2 MKII tonite, it didn't start without a jump but it has been sitting for a week in the ice, it sounded SWEET though once started.

I prefer MKI though.

The MKII was my favorite, then MKI and the MR-S didn't make the list (blech!).

I've never driven a S/C MKI so I can't comment I will say that the turbo MKII versus a n/a MKIII was MUCH more fun... they both handled awesome, but the turbo was undoubtedly the keeper. I don't think I would like a n/a MKI, not enough power at all.

Toyota do list the radiator drain cock as a separate item Link, so I would assume you could purchase one from Toyota UK, that is of course your rad is a stock rad. As far as fitting I can only guess it would be similar to a Mitsubishi rad; you unscrew it all the way and then screw it back in by a quarter of a turn and then pull it out. The best way is to buy one, which would give you a good idea how they fit.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b5...rDrainCock.jpg

Just found a picture on this site Link looks like it may just unscrew and pull out.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b5...rainPlug-1.jpg

Yup... some have a rubber washer/grommet/gasket/o-ring/whateveryouwanttocallit at the flange... mine does but my radiator isn't stock. You can get replacements at just about any parts house; At least, you can in my area.

I think 2F needs a new seal on his.... you may replace just the seal or just go and get the plug, the difference in price is nothing.