Radiator Drain Plugs

[cloverclef]

Ok, so while doing repairs on my 93 civic lx I lost the radiator drain plug. I went to an auto parts store and purchased a replacement. It fits however. there is a small hole pointing straight down where you screw the plug in to and it is still dripping fluid out when I install the plug. Does anyone have any suggestions cause I REALLY need to get this car on the road again. Thank you.

 

[Deezy]

Did you also replace the o-ring??......

 

[cloverclef]

What o-ring? The only one I know of is on the plug itself. Maybe Im blind or stupid, lol. Its my first time workin on this.

 

[Deezy]

No, that's the one i was talking about..........So, your sure it's leaking from the plug??

 

[cloverclef]

It from a small hole on the bottom of the plug. Just to the left of the red circle...

 

[Deezy]

.....Should not be leaking from there.....For some reason, the plug is not doing it's job.....

 

[civic92si]

heres what i did. i bought a new drain plug the i put Teflon tape on it wrap that sucka around and around the screw that shiet in. then it stop the leak =D

 

[cloverclef]

heres what i did. i bought a new drain plug the i put Teflon tape on it wrap that sucka around and around the screw that shiet in. then it stop the leak =D

Im gonna try that one, thanks.

 

[civic92si]

let me know if it work for u!