1997 Honda Accord radiator drainage

1997 HONDA ACCORD
128,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LAMENCHA
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my car heated up and i inmediately stopped and parked it, as I did not want to run the engine. I waited for it to cool off some and started the engine to pour water directly into the radiator, I then noticed water shooting out under the radiator..i felt the water coming out of a missing screw or something at the bottom of the radiator ,,i placed my finger to stop it and the water stopped comig out,,Is that the radiator drain valve missing or what?
I am a woman and dont know too much about mechanics,,please tell me so the mechanic wont charge me and arm and a leg just to place a drainage valve on the radiator,,i have no money,,
thanks guys,,
Sep 12, 2009 at 10:19 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi lamencha,

Yes, that should be a missing or broken radiator drain plug. It should not cause you much to get it replaced. If the drain plug is broken partially. a sharp pointed object can be used to pierce the remaining drain plug to remove it.
Sep 13, 2009 at 1:54 PM