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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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Stripped radiator bleeder plug

was gonna changing coolant and i noticed that the bleeder plug on the radiator is stripped(just got the car 2 weeks ago). is there a way to take it off or another way to open it up so i dont have air bubble's in the coolant system. any info would help.

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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 01:23 AM
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The threads are stripped or the place that you stick the screwdriver? If it's the latter heat up the screw driver (flat head) and jam it on in to make a new indent.
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 01:30 AM
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the place that you stick the screwdriver is stripped pretty bad.
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 01:56 AM
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Okay, so get a lighter or torch and heat up the tip of a flathead screw driver (one that's bigger than the stripped area) and stick it in there. It will make a new slot for it.
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 01:58 AM
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Sounds good, i'll try it in the morning. thanks!
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 11:10 AM
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I tried that and it didnt really work too well, i think its the material or sumtin. I took a knife, and pressed the blade against the side then turned that to take it out. thgen I replaced it with one off anther radiator, you can also get them instrauss, autozone ect.
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