Radiator plug replacements (likely aftermarket)

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Johnny KIlo, Sep 8, 2015.

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  1. Johnny KIlo

    Johnny KIlo Junior Member

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    I destroyed my radiator drain plug and purge plug (not on purpose) and Im having a hard time replacing them. I am 99% sure the radiator is aftermarket. I bought the one Autozone said is the replacement but it's way too small. There are some numbers on the radiator itself but I couldn't find anything online. Looking for any advice.

    thanks

     
    #1 Johnny KIlo, Sep 8, 2015
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    Try your dealer as that part looks OEM or an indy radiator repair shop.
     
    #2 M in KC, Sep 9, 2015
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    You might be able to grasp the little stub that is left with a pair of pliers and open it. Orientate the pliers like so:

    Radiator drain cock (that's what its called :p) -x V pliers

    Might not work like this -x > pliers
     
    #3 CooCooCaChoo, Sep 9, 2015
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    Johnny KIlo Junior Member

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    The reason this was such a pain is because the *&@*&# that "fixed" my car before selling it to me put a drain cock, a rather large one at that (had to be careful with my wording there), in the coolant temperature sensor. I realized when I saw a normal radiator that had the drain cock on the side, this also explained the loose connector in my engine bay.

    Funny story I actually had 2 water pump bolts break off in the engine block, I'd take the chewed up drain cock over those bolts any day of the week.
     
    #4 Johnny KIlo, Nov 5, 2015
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