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Jul 3, 2018 | 08:50 PM

Wesley Hooper

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Radiator drain plug

I need a new a drain plug for my radiator. I currently have an older one from I pulled from another Camaro but cant find the right one at a napa or auto zone. Where should I look to get a new one?

Jul 3, 2018 | 10:01 PM

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Re: Radiator drain plug

DORMAN 490232

Jul 3, 2018 | 10:01 PM

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Re: Radiator drain plug

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DORMAN 490232

you are a life saver!

Jul 3, 2018 | 10:06 PM

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Re: Radiator drain plug

I thought the dorman 490232 or acdelco 3056858 look different and don’t have threads .

Jul 3, 2018 | 10:27 PM

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Re: Radiator drain plug

You prob need the piece that the one in the photo goes into too. It's all one assembly. Unscrews right out of the radiator tank.

Jul 3, 2018 | 11:12 PM

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Re: Radiator drain plug

Yep, like OP's picture, you pull and unscrew the center until it comes out, then grab the "nut" with your pliers and it pulls out. The new one just pushes in until it snaps into place.