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Old 09-11-10, 07:55 PM
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CA Coolant problem

I started my car today for the first time in months after doing a engine swap. The problem is after the car is warmed up(10-15 min) coolant starts pushing out of this hole in the radiator. I don't know how to describe my problem but watch the video.

http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...9112010004.mp4

What's wrong?



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Old 09-11-10, 08:01 PM
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go to the auto parts store and get a new radiator petcock. i said pet ****!
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Brilliant.
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Originally Posted by Karack
go to the auto parts store and get a new radiator petcock. i said pet ****!
So there's no problem, all i have to do is replace that piece?

What's it for and how does it stay put and not pop out again?
Old 09-11-10, 08:29 PM
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You need a new radiator. That isn't supposed to pop out lol.
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get a good rad if ur gonna replace it
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I'm guessing that piece that pops out is supposed to be screwed on? If so it looks like the thread are missing on both the plug and rad.
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relax and stop telling him he needs a new radiator. he has a brass radiator so the plastic petcock couldn'thave damaged the threads in the radiator. pull the petcock out, it will pop out if you pull on it, it's simply stripped.
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Originally Posted by Karack
relax and stop telling him he needs a new radiator. he has a brass radiator so the plastic petcock couldn'thave damaged the threads in the radiator. pull the petcock out, it will pop out if you pull on it, it's simply stripped.
The thread on the **** thing is gone but it looks like the rad is fine but can't really tell bc its all corroded and dirty. Instead of getting a new petcock could i just get a bolt and screw it on with some silicone? Since i have that on hand already.
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You can, but its just as easy to get a replacement petcock in case you need to drain the Rad. The new part should come with a rubber seal
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