It s best to replace it every 10 years or so because the single o ring that provides the seal starts to give and it becomes the weakest link in your cooling system.
Jeep radiator drain plug leak.
My 2002 jeep liberty 3 7 liter is leaking coolant the drain plug aka radiator drain has an o ring on it that does wear out over time causing a leak.
Tighten the radiator draincock and the cylinder block drain plug s if removed.
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If you wait until the plastic becomes brittle it can break when you try to remove it and then a 10.
The plastic plug can be a royal pain.
If you used the sealer and still have the leak then it may be time to go ahead and find out the cost of a replacement plug look at it in the parts store and then plan an hour or so to drain the radiator change the plug perhaps using a little teflon tape or other thread sealant that wont damage plastic and then secure and refill the radiator and run.
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Failure to purge air from the cooling system can result in an overheating condition and severe engine damage.
Many of you with an aftermarket radiator will have this plastic drain plug.
This is a short tutorial video on how to replace your radiator drainage plug.
You can remove and replace these relatively ease.