Radiator Coolant Draining Tip
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Racer
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Radiator Coolant Draining Tip
Just wanted to pass this on to those struggling with the radiator drain valve...
Use a 13/16" 6-point deep well socket with a ratchet & it comes loose very easily, no breaking it with vice grips, etc. I'm mentioning this because in reading the many how-to posts on changing coolant, many have mentioned this issue. Paying it forward!
Use a 13/16" 6-point deep well socket with a ratchet & it comes loose very easily, no breaking it with vice grips, etc. I'm mentioning this because in reading the many how-to posts on changing coolant, many have mentioned this issue. Paying it forward!
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From: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Just wanted to pass this on to those struggling with the radiator drain valve...
Use a 13/16" 6-point deep well socket with a ratchet & it comes loose very easily, no breaking it with vice grips, etc. I'm mentioning this because in reading the many how-to posts on changing coolant, many have mentioned this issue. Paying it forward!
Use a 13/16" 6-point deep well socket with a ratchet & it comes loose very easily, no breaking it with vice grips, etc. I'm mentioning this because in reading the many how-to posts on changing coolant, many have mentioned this issue. Paying it forward!
There is a company making 3D printed plastic adapters for this job that have a 3/8 drive connection on one side and a perfect fit-up connection to the radiator drain on the other side. Cost was about $10. It works very well. The small company doing this makes them for hundreds of other cars as well. I will try and post a link when I find my old paperwork.
EDIT: I believe this is it. They used to have each car model listed, so I would call and ask before buying..........but as I recall there were only a few different ones that serviced all. https://www.etsy.com/listing/2633049...ng_top-1&frs=1
Another way to go.
Larry
Last edited by Powershift; Jan 26, 2019 at 06:12 PM.
