Broken radiator drain plug?

Tiny
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Looking for advice on removing a radiator drain plug. The plastic piece to turn the plastic is broken off. I'll include pictures.

I've tried a paid of needle nose pliers. I also tried heating up a allen wrench and trying to melt a hole so that I can turn. But I don't seem to be getting anywhere.

I'll include pictures and video of the area.
Monday, October 31st, 2022 AT 5:30 PM

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Tiny
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Here’s the video:
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Monday, October 31st, 2022 AT 5:32 PM
Tiny
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Monday, October 31st, 2022 AT 5:34 PM
Tiny
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I will add that no coolant is leaking, I am just wanting to do a flush. I know that I can remove the radiator hose but wanted to try and get it done the right way.
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Monday, October 31st, 2022 AT 5:37 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

I don't blame you for wanting to do it right. I wish more people were like that. LOL

I watched the video, and you should be able to get a pair of pliers on its sides and turn it. It appears to have enough on the sides to grab easily with pliers.

I copied a pic from your video and circled where I would attach pliers.

Let me know if you have already tried this.

Take care,

Joe

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Monday, October 31st, 2022 AT 7:16 PM
Tiny
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I was able to get it off yesterday. With a combination of vise grips and needle nose pliers.
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Saturday, November 5th, 2022 AT 4:19 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

Thank you for the update. I'm glad you got it removed. I don't know why anymore, but nothing is ever easy. LOL

Take care and please feel free to come back anytime in the future. You are always welcome here.

Joe
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Saturday, November 5th, 2022 AT 9:57 PM

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