"butch burton" <spacetrax@wi.rr.com> wrote in
news:1116419971.733055.307270@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com:

> Just had a radiator replaced in a 97 accord - the first replacement
> radiator leaked - Modine made in Mexico and now I discovered the
> replacement is leaking around the drain cock or through the drain cock.
> The plastic valve in the drain cock was fairly loose. Is finger tight
> enough and is there anything you can do to keep these things from
> leaking.
>
> I think the mechanic - who was in a big hurry to get the job finished
> just did not tighten the thing.
>


O-ring is probably missing/old/damaged.

Some aftermarket rads do not come with a new drain plug, so you need to
reuse the old one. O-rings can be had at Home Depot. The plugs (with new O-
ring) are about $5 from the dealer.

Finger tight is fine. About as hard as you'd tighten a pickle jar lid.

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