map1

i just installed a new water pump on my 95 ram pu 5.9 engind
i could not drainthe radiator thru thru the drain cock.. i know this is a crazy question ... but...
when the radiator is full i turn the plug ( looks like a ball cock valve)and no fluid comes out... anyone know anything about this..
I asusme that when its in horzontal posistion its closed and vertical its open?? i tried both way ad no fluid drains?? any suggestion oth then drain it fron the bootm radiator hose.... PLZ Help... i newbie here

thanks
Mike P

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I Just Changed My Coolant And Thought I Had The Same Problem. I Think You Didn't Open The Drain All The Way. It Doesn't Only Turn 90 Degrees. You Have To Keep Unscrewing The Plug Counter Clockwise. You Will Probably Need A Pliers. I Know It Seems As Though It Is Going To Break At First But That Is Normal. Hope This Helps.

Haulin

You got to take it all the way out and make sure your raditor cap is off also

Anaudiophile

Should've drained the rad through the lower rad hose while you had it off of the waterpump.
The draincocks are bad for tearing the o-ring while loosening it. If it leaks afterwards you'll need to replace the o-ring or the whole draincock. Just be careful you don't ruin the rad in the process.