I was changing the coolant and...
 

Found out the PO had broken the Drain Plug. Anyway, so im screwing the Drain plug back in and... It goes into the radiator. Yay! just what i needed, so now i have a few Questions.


1) should i get the piece out of the radiator,
2) Will any local shop have a drain plug for me

I have a picture of the coolant, think some oil might have gotten in. Ill have to post it later. Till then thanks

Plug is not very expensive even at at P dealer. I replaced mine several years ago and had to buy it from the dealer. I would tend to leave it where it lies. It probably won't get by the thermostat. If it jams in your thermostat, you'll know it and you can go after it then.

.... I hate those plastic drain plugs.... in my rookie days I tried taking it out....messed up the plug....wrecked the radiator plastic...aughhhh

To make a long story short. New radiator.

SO follow Lawrences advice. :)

The first time I had to drain my radiator I've tryed to take the plug out but it was not moving so I knew since it was plastic it will break if I go any more. So I just removed the lower radiator hose and bam, It was a better idea to do. . ;)

The shaft of the plug has an o-ring. It's this o-ring that does the sealing not how tight the plastic plug is.

anyone with access to a lathe should make a replacement drain plug out of aluminum or steel, methinks.

Just a thought for those with access to an 'extended' shop.