Radiator

1996 CHEVROLET S-10
122,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVEHILBOY
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How do I replace the radiator drain plug on a 1996 S 10, that has broken.
Dec 2, 2010 at 3:13 PM
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ALEXTRA
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It seems unlikely that you will repair a broken drain plug.It would be easier to take off the lower hose and drain it there. taking the radiator out and dumping it upside down would be easier that fixing a drain plug. I'm assuming you didn't get it out.
Dec 2, 2010 at 5:05 PM
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DR LOOT
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those drain plugs are available at your local parts store in the help section, because it is plastic it is easy to come out, purchase yourself a set of easy outs, remove broken plug, and next time do as alextra advised you.

Dec 2, 2010 at 5:55 PM
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