Rad Flush - antifreeze question
Winter is coming and don't ask but I am in the midst of a thorough radiator flush and hose replacement. The chemical cleaner I am using suggests driving the for 3-6 hours over a few days to allow the ...
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I successfully removed the final drain plug by tapping with a hammer and chisel lightly on one side (only side I could access) and then positioning my socket, arm and body for maximum leverage and applied steady pressure. Voila!
I am currently cleaning the plugs in coca cola (only thing I had other than WD40!).
I read that a clever idea was to replace the plugs with radiator petcocks for easy draining next time but I will forgoe this switch as petcocks can only be tightened with a normal open headed wrench and that seems like it would be an impossible fit. Also scared three petcocks in my coolin system increased risk of one of them opening due to vibration. Socket is my only hope. So will clean the plugs as best I can and install with thread tape.
I am currently cleaning the plugs in coca cola (only thing I had other than WD40!).
I read that a clever idea was to replace the plugs with radiator petcocks for easy draining next time but I will forgoe this switch as petcocks can only be tightened with a normal open headed wrench and that seems like it would be an impossible fit. Also scared three petcocks in my coolin system increased risk of one of them opening due to vibration. Socket is my only hope. So will clean the plugs as best I can and install with thread tape.
