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Caswell239 · 09-08-2013, 07:12 AM

Hey, Has anyone completely removed their radiator drain (see o see Kay). Mines leaking so I want to have a look at the oring but it's not like most that you just unthread all the way. Just wondering if its like turn back one turn then pull or ?? I haven't attempted yet because I'm away from the car for work and won't be back till Tuesday. Just trying to get some ideas before hand thanks!!

BLACK10 · 09-08-2013, 04:15 PM

Yes after a few turns you just pull it out

Caswell239 · 09-08-2013, 08:23 PM

Also is it typical for these to be extremely stiff? Like I have to use pliers... My old cars where always brass drains that open super easy.

granatl · 09-10-2013, 03:16 PM

I took mine completely out during an engine rebuild. It leaked. I then got a "similar" one from the HELP! section but it too leaked. I had to order a new one from GM. Oh the joy of walking into an auto parts store trying to be macho, yet asking for a new "petcock." I don't even want to hear about your stiff petcock!

bmbbl be · 09-10-2013, 03:21 PM

just changed water pump ,,,, just turn 1/2 turn and it will completely drain,,, no need to remove

frey.199 · 06-27-2019, 03:31 PM

Bring up this thread again because I can't seem to get mine to drain nor get the the petcock to come out. Just get it to turn and that's all. Nothing drains. Is their a hose I can remove to drain it and flush out the system instead?

hammdo · 06-27-2019, 04:13 PM

Radiator Cap off I assume? Should drain - if not, could take off the oil cooler hose by the lower pulley drivers side...

-Don

Nb1081 · 06-27-2019, 05:25 PM

Not turning it far enough grab a pair of pliers and some wd 40 spray and turn it back in forth to work lube in then your cock should drain

frey.199 · 06-28-2019, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hammdo

Radiator Cap off I assume? Should drain - if not, could take off the oil cooler hose by the lower pulley drivers side...

-Don

I've turned the tab 3 full circles to the left and nothing is coming out of the drain. Maybe I need to turn it more? Turn it all the way out?

Iron Lung Jimmy · 06-28-2019, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by frey.199

I've turned the tab 3 full circles to the left and nothing is coming out of the drain. Maybe I need to turn it more? Turn it all the way out?

Mine doesn't work either. I just take off the lower hose and let it drain that way. No point in taking a chance on breaking the petcock unless you don't care if it breaks.

racesloth · 07-02-2019, 06:40 AM

Mine was the same way. The o-ring was torn and jammed the petcock up. Pull it out and find a matching o-ring at Ace.... No leaks now...

frey.199 · 07-02-2019, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Iron Lung Jimmy

Mine doesn't work either. I just take off the lower hose and let it drain that way. No point in taking a chance on breaking the petcock unless you don't care if it breaks.

I'm assuming I still have that hose down by the pulley. I'll have to get under and look because the last time I vaguely glanced under there, previous owner had an oil cooler delete done.

09-08-2013, 07:12 AM	#1
Caswell239 Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 1,431	Any one remove radiator drain plug? Hey, Has anyone completely removed their radiator drain (see o see Kay). Mines leaking so I want to have a look at the oring but it's not like most that you just unthread all the way. Just wondering if its like turn back one turn then pull or ?? I haven't attempted yet because I'm away from the car for work and won't be back till Tuesday. Just trying to get some ideas before hand thanks!!

09-10-2013, 03:16 PM	#4
granatl Drives: 2SS RS ABM A6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 273	I took mine completely out during an engine rebuild. It leaked. I then got a "similar" one from the HELP! section but it too leaked. I had to order a new one from GM. Oh the joy of walking into an auto parts store trying to be macho, yet asking for a new "petcock." I don't even want to hear about your stiff petcock! __________________ Jack Bilger

06-27-2019, 04:13 PM	#7
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Radiator Cap off I assume? Should drain - if not, could take off the oil cooler hose by the lower pulley drivers side... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

06-27-2019, 05:25 PM	#8
Nb1081 Drives: 10 2ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Shelby ny Posts: 436	Not turning it far enough grab a pair of pliers and some wd 40 spray and turn it back in forth to work lube in then your cock should drain __________________ [/SIGPIC]10 2ss ls3 sw long tubes,cai intake,phastek scoop,se3" exhaust,elite e2, bw stg2tb, tsp f35, motive 4.10 lpw cover, 15" conversion, 510whp tuned by john donovan

07-02-2019, 06:40 AM	#11
racesloth Dan Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IOM Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Georgia, USA not the other one Posts: 1,041	Mine was the same way. The o-ring was torn and jammed the petcock up. Pull it out and find a matching o-ring at Ace.... No leaks now... __________________ Dan 2010 IOM SS YSI-B, Pat G Cam, Ported CTS-V Heads, ARH LTs MBRP 3" exhaust http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=ysi

09-08-2013, 04:15 PM	#2
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	Yes after a few turns you just pull it out

09-08-2013, 08:23 PM	#3
Caswell239 Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 1,431	Also is it typical for these to be extremely stiff? Like I have to use pliers... My old cars where always brass drains that open super easy.

09-10-2013, 03:21 PM	#5
bmbbl be Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 1,360	just changed water pump ,,,, just turn 1/2 turn and it will completely drain,,, no need to remove

06-27-2019, 03:31 PM	#6
frey.199 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Granville, Ohio Posts: 260 View My Garage	Bring up this thread again because I can't seem to get mine to drain nor get the the petcock to come out. Just get it to turn and that's all. Nothing drains. Is their a hose I can remove to drain it and flush out the system instead?