2002 Chevy Cavalier Broken heater core bleader plug

2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
125,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GKLEIST
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I was flushing my radiator system and upon tightening the bleader plug the had snapped off. Please advise if unscrews and how should I remove it(with the head snapped off).

I copied the picture in the Haynes Repair Manual the link is below.

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Thank you for you help.

George Kleist
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P.S. I misspelled my email upon registering.
Oct 16, 2009 at 9:16 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Well if enough of bolt is sticking out, you could use a bolt out tool, tap bolt out over bolt and use a ratchet to remove.
Soak in PB blaster overnignt before starting.

If that doesn't work, cut bolt flush, drill hole in bolt and use a tapered wedge bolt out to remove.

You could also cut pipe off in front of bleeder and replace with heater hose and clamps.

You could also do nothing if it is not leaking and cooling system is working properly.
Oct 17, 2009 at 9:09 AM