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    Radiator Drain Plug Broke Off

    As the title says, half of the radiator drain plug broke off in the radiator. Is there a way I can somehow drill/screw/beat/wish this thing out?

    Yeah, I know. I'm a moron.
    Me: "I can't wait to redline my car!"
    Mark: "Didn't you just break a rocker arm?"
    Me: "Yeah, I don't think I've learned my lesson."
    Mark: "You never will."

    #2
    eh, just use the bottem hose
    1989 cirrisblau-metallic 325i

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      #3
      I don't understand. The only bottom hose is on the other side. It's not imperative that I replace it this instant; however, it's probably going to start leaking soon.
      Me: "I can't wait to redline my car!"
      Mark: "Didn't you just break a rocker arm?"
      Me: "Yeah, I don't think I've learned my lesson."
      Mark: "You never will."

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        #4
        heat the tip of a flathead screwdriver with a torch, stab the broken plug with the hot screwdriver, and twist.

        FYI, mercedes use the same drain plug if you can't find one for a BMW. I did the exact same thing about 6 years ago..
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          #5
          Originally posted by llll1l1ll View Post
          I don't understand. The only bottom hose is on the other side. It's not imperative that I replace it this instant; however, it's probably going to start leaking soon.
          oh, I must have misunderstood the issue

          I though you just wanted a way to drain it
          1989 cirrisblau-metallic 325i

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            #6
            Nah, I just want to prevent any further leaks, seeing as how I just did the water pump.


            Originally posted by nando View Post
            heat the tip of a flathead screwdriver with a torch, stab the broken plug with the hot screwdriver, and twist.

            FYI, mercedes use the same drain plug if you can't find one for a BMW. I did the exact same thing about 6 years ago..
            I see what you did there...
            Me: "I can't wait to redline my car!"
            Mark: "Didn't you just break a rocker arm?"
            Me: "Yeah, I don't think I've learned my lesson."
            Mark: "You never will."

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