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Where is the radiator drain plug?

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70stangcoupe

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Trying to flush my cooling system, but I can't find the radiator drain plug anywhere. I see a white plastic plug type thing on the bottom passenger side of the radiator - is that it? How do I remove it, just put a wrench on it and turn? Where else could this thing be?

Thanks alot!
 

MT1083

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Yep...you are looking at the right thing. Just grab a wrench and turn away...
 
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I remember when I flush my fluids from the radiator, took me about an hour to find the damn thing.
 

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I'll wrench on it tonite. I'm scared I'll break it though - the white plastic looks so fragile!
 

COramprat

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Just be careful...it is actully quite tough. It may be heated into place but you can use a little force to turn it. I used a pair of linemans pliers straight on instead of at an angle.

 

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Or just take the bottom hose off
 
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