Coolant drainage valve crack

2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
90,000 MILES • 1.9L • MANUAL
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MARLVIN
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I noticed a big coolant leak from my car, checked underneath the car and found a cracked part at the coolant drainage plug. Can this part be replaced and what is it called? Thank you
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Feb 26, 2021 at 6:59 PM
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DAVEH429
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Hello,

If you mean the drain plug on the radiator (see attached video) only the screw in part can be replaced (drain plug) the rest is built into the radiator so if it is damaged you will need to replace the full radiator.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t09l7azeRo

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Dave H
Feb 26, 2021 at 7:25 PM
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