Leaking at petcock

[toddlnrd]

It appears that my radiator is leaking at the petcock. It looks like I can just replace the petcock, but I cannot remove the plastic "plug".

Is there a trick to this?

Thanks,
Todd

 

[Burning oil]

By the title I was going to suggest an animal doctor:hihi:

Should just be a 1/2 twist to remove. The oring might be really tight though. Maybe try some WD40 up in there.

 

[toddlnrd]

Does sound a bit misleading!!

Anyone else ever have this problem?

 

[JMJNet]

Tighten it with a plier?

You can pull the hose up when you open it also so it does not point down.

 

[toddlnrd]

Well, just took "Big Girl" to the radiator shop. She was diagnosed with a cracked side tank (plastic), not leaking petcock.

Looks like I am pulling the rad out tonight. It will give me a good chance to clean it out again.