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I call porsche dealer yesterday
me: Do you have any radiator drain plugs. Dealer: Yes me: So if i come up tommorow i can get one? Dealer: Ya come on by. My mom gets to porsche today mom: I need to pick up a radiator drain plug. Porsche: We need to order it from the company will take 1 week or more mom: Ok Me: Danm it. Anyone think that a bolt + o-ring will be a sutable replacement for the Radiator drain plug for a week? If not anyone have any ideas?
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12-18-2003, 12:23 PM
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Wouldn't really try that....
1. Pressurized system 2. PLASTIC fitting 3. Metal can strip plastic real easy If I really, really, really HAD to......I might try the bolt and o-ring thing but very, very carefully.
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12-18-2003, 01:12 PM
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The plastic drain does not seal against the radiator. It's the o-ring around it that does the sealing. Don't overtighten it.
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12-18-2003, 03:31 PM
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You will have to excuse my timid nature on this topic. I am a great believer in creative thinking/engineering.... (never used socks though)
That said.... I have a great respect for and fear of my radiator. All of the Ooops's that I have read about make me cringe. Ruining a perfectly good, expensive part with the simple turn of a wrench....Yikes.
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My torque wrench slipped it's setting when I was re-attaching the rocker cover onto my S2, now half of a bolt is snapped off inside! P-garage said they'll do something with a helicore in the new year.
One turn too many and its game over in many cases...
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12-19-2003, 02:37 AM
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Never remove the radiator drain plug, always take the lower hose off.
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12-19-2003, 06:20 AM
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Now the temp switch is another matter. I agree. Take the hose off even if the flow is a bit unpredictable.
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12-19-2003, 09:59 AM
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1983 Porsche 944 2.5 liter
1989 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet 3.0 Litre N/A
