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Old Feb 28, 2025 | 06:05 PM
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1996 LT1 Automatic. I was tightening the petcock and it snapped off in my hand. How do you remove the portion that is left in the radiator? Seems like it should be simple to do but my mind doesn't get it. Any advice?
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1996 LT1 Automatic. I was tightening the petcock and it snapped off in my hand. How do you remove the portion that is left in the radiator? Seems like it should be simple to do but my mind doesn't get it. Any advice?
Thx!
Here's a picture of what they look like taken out, they have little tabs and they need to be squeezed and wiggled out of with needle nose pliers it takes a bit of effort

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I see now. Picture is so help[ful. We will see how it goes. Thx!
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