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Originally Posted by WVZR-1
I don't think A, B or C rational or practical. I believe you remove the plug and with a "correct device/thread pitch gage" determine what it is that's there and make no "rush to judgment" in repair. I don't believe I'd go to the aggravation of removal until it was determined that I needed to.
Is it magnetic? If it can be determined that it is an NPT product maybe just changing the material used and an appropriate sealer is a more desired repair. Is it maybe NPS? Is it maybe an ISO 7-1 pipe? Is it maybe Metric? It's a "once and done" thing. Identifying the removed plug I'd think critical - no guessing - use thread pitch gage and appropriate measuring devices.
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I had to remove the cooler because the drain plug was stuck inside. I sent it to a local shop to have it welded, I don't see any purpose on that plug, especially because it has NOT an easy access (a beam is in the way).
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Originally Posted by Dynomite
On second thought......I completely concur with WVZR-1.....he is DAMAN. I am not sure if there is enough material or thickness to start drilling/threading for one thing never having even removed said plug. And concur on the removal of the Oil Cooler also. It is pretty easy to try all sorts of sealers for sure depending on the situation.
But if you DO remove the radiator....time to inspect and clean the trash from both the radiator and Oil Cooler...AND....AC Condenser.
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I removed everything but the AC Condenser. It was really dirty there, so I cleaned everything.
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Originally Posted by Billy Mild
I would be worried if you threaded the drain plug all the way in that it will get circulated through the motor and cause a clog somewhere else. Which could cause oil starvation.
Take the cooler out and see if you can get the drain plug to come out of the cooler altogether. Plus with it out, you can make a better repair to it.
Vacuum leaks suck. It seems like everytime I fix mine they come back during the winter time. Not sure what causes that to happen. If you become a member you can actually get the Heart of the Beast magazine. There was a good article about vacuum leaks by Marc Haibeck.
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That's exactly why I removed the oil cooler, I wanted to remove that plug from there ASAP.
Kinda sucks to break something while trying to fix a vacuum leak... That's part of the game I guess!
Thanks everyone!