Radiator Drain Plug Stripped

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07-15-05, 06:36 PM

boosted94

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Radiator Drain Plug Stripped

As the title states. I went today to flush the coolant system and noticed the radiator drain plug was stripped completely. Is there anyway that I can remove it without doing any damage to the radiator. Also, what do I use to plug the hole back up.

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07-15-05, 06:40 PM

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its a plastic plug, get some pliers and yank it out slowly.

go to the mazda dealer and buy 3 new ones.

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07-15-05, 07:23 PM

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drill out the center get an aluminum one from autozone

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