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Caravan/Voyager Radiator Draincock

12 messages,  Last post on Jun 30, 2008 at 2:10 PM

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#4 of 12 Re: 1/4 turn and pull. [vcheng] by jcollister

Oct 09, 2007 (11:40 am)

Replying to: vcheng (Oct 09, 2007 6:14 am)
Thankyou both so much for the valuable info. I think I will just take the advise to loosen lower hose and drain. - Jeff C.

#5 of 12 A wise shade tree mechanic learns from others' bashed knuckles! by vcheng

Oct 10, 2007 (6:12 am)

#6 of 12 Re: A wise shade tree mechanic learns from others' bashed knuckles! [vcheng] by shipo

Oct 10, 2007 (6:27 am)

Replying to: vcheng (Oct 10, 2007 6:12 am)
I guess that makes me a really stupid "shade tree mechanic" as I've had LOTS of bashed knuckles.

#7 of 12 You are a gem Shipo! by vcheng

Oct 10, 2007 (8:29 am)

Note that my statement does not preclude the shade tree mechanic from bashing his own knuckles too!

#8 of 12 Drain cock leaking by lostinhoses

Nov 19, 2007 (2:16 pm)

I drained my radiator on my 95 caravan and then refilled it. Now the drain cock leaks. Can it be replaced and if so how?

#9 of 12 Replacement drain cock is about 5 bucks. by vcheng

Nov 26, 2007 (9:53 am)

#10 of 12 Re: Replacement drain cock is about 5 bucks. [vcheng] by lostinhoses

Nov 28, 2007 (6:31 pm)

Replying to: vcheng (Nov 26, 2007 9:53 am)
How do you replace it? Does the old one twist out and then you just screw in a new one?

#11 of 12 If you buy .. by vcheng

Dec 03, 2007 (6:27 am)

.. the new one first, the following will make more sense since you can see better what I describe.
 
You are right, it is twist and then pull, only you have to twist the right amount, no more and no less, and then pull. Having a new one to compare will give you a better idea of how much to twist.
 
Also, when pulling, be careful as the neck where the part install may crack if you pull too much or at an angle. A little oil or grease will help install the new one without too much force, and also prevent the o-ring from being cut during installation. The new one will first be pushed in, and then part twisted to seat fully. Do NOT overtwist or you will have a new leak and spend 5 more bucks.

#12 of 12 Re: Radiator Draincock [shipo] by stromi

Jun 30, 2008 (2:10 pm)

Replying to: shipo (Oct 06, 2007 11:27 am)
I have a 2000 Dodge Caravan. The draincock was very difficult to open but opens in the counter clockwise direction. (closed is horizontal). I used a small crescent wrench. After I changed the antifreeze, the draincock leaked. Thanks to this forum I figured out I was not alone. I took the advice given here of buying a draincock (about $6) and this helped me understand how to get the old one out. It is not 1/4 turn and pull, but instead just shy of 1/2 turn and then wiggle. It will come out. I would say it is about 160 degrees out of 180 degrees, with 180 degrees being a 1/2 turn. If you turn it more than 1/2 turn, it will damage the draincock. The o-ring in mine was broken. After removing the draincock, I pulled out a few pieces of broken o-ring out of the housing, lightly lubricated the new draincock with silicone lubricant, and it went back in just fine with some wiggling. I agree with shade tree mechanic, just pulling the bottom hose is much less hassle.

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