Help. radiator trouble

Raggaman · Sep 22, 2009

I ordered a Valeo radiator for my 99 accord manual coupe thinking it was a direct replacement. What I got was the radiator for the automatic accord with the two extra ATF cooler hose points at the bottom. I didn't see this until I had pulled my old radiator out. Is there anyway to plug the ATF cooler hose points with screws and use the same radiator or should I send it back? Also I cant see a drain plug on this radiator.

Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!

DrocCa89 · Sep 22, 2009

I would just get the correct radiator for your car.

Raggaman · Sep 22, 2009

jbisselwhiteac6 · Sep 22, 2009

hey you shouldnt have any problem using it because as long as there isnt any fluild from the tranny lines coming in then there shouldnt be any coming out

Raggaman · Sep 22, 2009

Thx. I took the new radiator and ran water through it. Lo and behold! Nothing comes out the ATF lines! It seems to be a separate system. I still didn't put it in because I didnt know how I would drain/flush the radiator. Replacing the radiator aint that bad as long as the lower hose comes off easy.So my new question is: How would I drain this radiator if it has no drain plug?
I put the old radiator back for the time being as I have to go to work tomorrow and it was getting late.

Thx again.

CG6Lemon · Sep 22, 2009

wut u mean theres no drain plug. should be in the center on bottom. u suppose to twist it.

Raggaman · Sep 22, 2009

There is no drain plug. Unless I am totally batty

I would attach a pic but it wont let me.

Sketch o5 · Sep 22, 2009

all radiators have drain holes.

if you have one that magically doesnt have one, for what reason idk why, then just detach the bottom hose and let it drain that way.

Raggaman · Sep 22, 2009

Well this is a magical radiator then with no pepcock/drain plug. I guess this a return as I can only imagine the mess when I pull the bottom hose off! Thank you guys for your help. If anyone ever finds out why this stupid thing doesnt have a drain plug please let me know. It was a direct Valeo replacement bought from Tasauto. Hopefully they will take it back.

hancockd · Sep 22, 2009

alot of replacement radiators don't have drain plugs

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