2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Radiator Draincock

2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
84,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SCOTT ARNOLD
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I need to drain and flush my 3.8 TODAY. I found what I think is the drain valve on drivers side. It is plastic and looks like it requires a special tool. I can barely get my hand to it and also need to know if it is left or right hand thread. What tool do I use to loosen and tighten. It has two plastic ears that could only be used to apply tourqe in 1 direction??????????? HELP!
Jun 22, 2008 at 12:58 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Turn counterclockwise
A long needlenose pliers may help.
The guy that designs never has to work on them.
Good luck
If no go on plug remove lower radiator hose
Jun 22, 2008 at 1:12 PM
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SCOTT ARNOLD
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Thank you very much. And yes...the design engineer"s don"t think about ease of repair for the guy at home! I am a tool maker and I run into this type of thing all the time!" CAN YOU DO THIS FOR ME....IT SHOULD ONLY TAKE A MINUTE" Yea...right!!! Thanks again!!!
Jun 22, 2008 at 3:23 PM
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