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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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Unhappy 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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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 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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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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drill out the center get an aluminum one from autozone
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