You can seal the leak with epoxy glue, or replace it altogether. Went to bleed the system and coolant keeps pouring out of somewhere above the radiator drain plug (radiator adjustment screw or whatever bmw calls it) Seriously, i'm surprised this little plastic drain plug made it as far as it did
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It's one thing for a radiator to develop a leak and cause a low coolant c.
Hello, i have an issue where the coolant is leaking from the drain plug
I was flushing the coolant, so i loosened the plug, it started draining from the hose as it's supposed to, i had to tighten it back up because the tray was getting full and i had to empty it Then i put the tray back. Hello guys i apologize for another thread but i just found out i have a leak going on with my aftermarket jegs aluminum radiator and i found out my drain plug is leaking on my radiator and it was not used to drain my antifreeze on my new 350 that was just done The plug is a pipe plug i am.
My radiator drain plug won't keep the coolant in Coolant comes out of the small drain hole no matter how tight i put the plug in A leaking radiator drain plug is a common issue in automobiles It occurs when the seal between the plug and the radiator fails, allowing coolant to leak out
This can cause engine overheating, leading to costly repairs and even engine damage if not taken care of promptly
Symptoms of a leaking radiator drain plug include coolant dripping from the bottom of the vehicle, a puddle of coolant. Signs include moisture around the plug and unusual engine noises when heating up Regular inspections and using correct seals can prevent further damage Learn more about causes, signs, and prevention tips for your vehicle's radiator
Causes of radiator drain plug leaking corroded or worn plug think about your radiator. Your car's radiator may be leaking and you are at a loss of what to do. Common signs include leaking coolant, especially around the radiator drain cock, and threads stripping on the drain cock. Original post just replaced my water pump, thermostat housing and lower radiator hose