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Re: Radiator drain valve - is it broken or do I need a special tool?
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Originally Posted by brcidd
I don't trust plastic drain valves- If it breaks- you are SOL-and they can also be hard to reseal - So I always just pull off lower radiator hose (for coolant replacement) or siphon out what I can for minor repairs.....
Think about it- been there done that....
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I would definitely do that... if the steel clamp on the hose was not opposite the bottom of the vehicle. I tried to reach down from the top to grab it with pliers but was unsuccessful. Not sure what bright genius that installed the thing had in mind.
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'99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.5L V6, 160,000 miles
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