Small rad leak at drain plug.

[89325iturbo]

I have a small leak coming from the drain plug on my radiator. The plastic little handle broke off and now I have a drip. Is there a sealant I can put over it without draining it?
I only noticed a leak, after the car is hot, maybe it expands a little with the hot coolant. Never noticed anything under the car when it's sitting.

[Seawolf]

I wouldn't recommend bunging it up with sealant, a new plug is less than $5. To get the old one out - heat the tip of a flat screwdriver and push it into the old plug shaft, let it cool and then unscrew it.

If you're nimble fingured you wont loose enough coolant to get air into the system but be prepared to get wet.

[89325iturbo]

That crossed my mind. If I can do a quick switch

[exhaust]

Part Number: 17 11 1 468 467
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Radiator-Drain.../dp/B006B70QIW

Call your nearby dealer ship or an Autozone/Advance. Might not need to order it. 5 minute fix and probably less than $20 locally.

[89325iturbo]

^^^nice, thanks.