Draining coolant in 2003 Z06
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Draining coolant in 2003 Z06
I am having trouble getting the drain petcock open on my radiator. The shop manual is too vague. I am having difficulty figuring out what is the correct tool that won't slip and which way to turn the plug. I seem to remember there was something unusual about how it comes out but I'm not finding the info I need.
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If it is still the OEM drain **** you need a square end 1/4" and turn it about 1/8th turn counter clockwise and it should come out a bit to start the coolant flowing.
Usually the plastic stopper is so brittle from heat that it breaks up. A thumb drive replacement is available at most parts stores.
Here is what the NAPA replacement looks like:
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Re...0012%2b2012030
Usually the plastic stopper is so brittle from heat that it breaks up. A thumb drive replacement is available at most parts stores.
Here is what the NAPA replacement looks like:
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Re...0012%2b2012030
this is how I did it on my 99.
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,366
Likes: 249
From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
If it is still the OEM drain **** you need a square end 1/4" and turn it about 1/8th turn counter clockwise and it should come out a bit to start the coolant flowing.
Usually the plastic stopper is so brittle from heat that it breaks up. A thumb drive replacement is available at most parts stores.
Here is what the NAPA replacement looks like:
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Re...0012%2b2012030
Usually the plastic stopper is so brittle from heat that it breaks up. A thumb drive replacement is available at most parts stores.
Here is what the NAPA replacement looks like:
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Re...0012%2b2012030
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