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Old 10-29-2008, 12:46 PM
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broken petcock:(

so i was changing coolant and i was tightening the petcock and it just snapped off and now i have a drip coming from there what should i do how can i get the broken piece out anything please help!!!!
Old 10-29-2008, 12:56 PM
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You need a screw extractor set.

They run from $10 up, and are available at any good parts store. You drill a small hole in the part, and the extractor screws in backwards (reverse threads) - as you tighten, it pulls out the broken screw.

Go gently, especially in plastic.



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