So im trying to get my car finished for tomorrow night, i got an aluminium rad off ebay and it hasnt come with a plug, has anyone else had this problem? what can i use in its place?

I tried a bolt on its own but it was leaking so im going to try a bolt with plumbing tape and hope it holds out.

please help!!

 

Ive ordered an Ebay radiator once before and it had a plug in it. The plug is made of plastic which it why it seals and your bolt doesn't. When you put the thread tape on it you should be good to go.

 

i went crazy looking for that plug..i got the 3 core one..it use same pitch as ur wheels studs,i bought a wheel stud from autozone for honda and put teflon tape and no leaks..thats the easy way till u find the right bolt with same thread..

 

I used an plug off a old radiator it worked fine for me.

 

I tried the old plg but it wont fit,

unbelievable, i have a spare wheel stud in my garage, i'l try that

thanks!!

 

i think napa and schucks sells universal radiator plugs

 

Il give that a try^ im in the UK so il try ebay.

In the end i used one layer of plumbing tape and smeared some hondabond on the thread and it seems to be holding up ok