2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Radiator Draincock

Tiny
SCOTT ARNOLD
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  • 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 84,000 MILES
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!
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 AT 12:58 PM

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Tiny
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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
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Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 AT 1:12 PM
Tiny
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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!
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Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 AT 3:23 PM

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