Radiator drain cock?

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09-15-2007, 06:05 PM

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Radiator drain ****?

How am I suppose to go about opening a radiator drain **** on a 97' Firebird?

I think I found it, but it's not loosening...

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09-15-2007, 06:23 PM

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Does it look similar to this: http://shbox.com/1/drain_valve.jpg Just unscrew it counterclockwise by hand if you can, or gently use plyers - don't want to break it.

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09-15-2007, 06:43 PM

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theyre always pretty tough to get off...

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09-15-2007, 07:15 PM

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Pliers......

I'd recommend just taking the petcock completely out so it'll drain faster. Otherwise, it'll take what seems like FOREVER to drain through that little hole.

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09-16-2007, 07:21 AM

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Does it look similar to this: http://shbox.com/1/drain_valve.jpg Just unscrew it counterclockwise by hand if you can, or gently use plyers - don't want to break it.

Yep, that's exactly what mine looks like...I guess I'll try using pliers on it. Thanks for the help

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