CombatCQB Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Long story short, the head of the radiator drain plug sheered off as if it was over torqued. This is only 05 LGT. The service guy thought he found a replacement plug but it was the wrong part. I've tried a few other diy solutions like pipe sealing tape and even a nice rubber expansion plug. They were only good for a few days and couldn't stand up to the radiator pressure. I don't really see the point of a whole new radiator unless there is no other choice. I want to make a replacement plug with minimum down time. So does anyone know the thread size for this plug? Or have a stock radiator they can take a measurement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I have seen this happen A friend of mine fixed his permanently (it has been almost a year) with a random bolt and teflon tape. I don't remember the size but it was something fairly common and metric Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 made a few measurements last night and it is a M10 1.25. Available at home depot but only in zinc plated bolt. I might go order a chrome hex cap screw that should hold up to salt better, plus it's shinny. The teflon tape is a good idea. Thanks Rao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 Just to finish this thread. Ordered a 20mm M10 allen head bolt from Fastenal. Black oxide finish. I had the original rubber gasket and everything bolted up perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Bump. Had the same thing happen to me last night. Thanks for the posts, as it saved me time trying to figure out what would fit. Most of auto stores and dealers would have to order one and I don't have the time to wait. Just pick up a hex bolt at a local Fastenal. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmon4200 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I just did a coolant flush on my 05 lgt and the drain plug came out with ease. Ill be sure to reference this if it gets stuck next time though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivlem9 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 For reference if anyone else does this: I just bought a new plug and O ring ($25) at the local dealer. For an '05 Legacy 2.5i (SOHC) Subaru P/N's: 45128KA000 - O Ring Radiator 45124AC000- Air Plug The O ring has a octagonal hole. I also am curious why they call this thing an "Air Plug" ? I believe the parts below are the same thing (threads match), but NAPA does not show them as fitting: NAPA Part Number: 605-1304 Dorman Part Number: 61137 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivlem9 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 http://legacygt.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1670&pictureid=8453 http://legacygt.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1670&pictureid=8454 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 A year later my radiator decided to blow, so I bought a new one. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 We've seen a lot of 05 and 06 radiators going now. Similar to about 2-3 years ago when we started to see the 02-04 WRX ones going. There is a finite amount of time that the plastic end tanks will stay connected, and so many times the plastic can take heat cycles. -mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 So true. For the last 6 months of my radiator's life span, it had 3 JB Weld patches on the top plastic. Finally one day it just blew a 3 - 4 inch cracked from the cap down along the top, and that's when I decided to buy a new instead of patching it again. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.