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Radiator drain plug wrong size

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by yungvinchenzo, Apr 24, 2024.

  1. Apr 24, 2024 at 10:25 PM
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    So the drain plug that was in my radiator broke and I’ve tried every possible way to find a replacement with no luck. The part that is supposed to be for my 2000 Tacoma is the opposite of what it needs. I even looked up the part number on the radiator and it shows the same plug that I already have. What it needs is the type that has the threads at the bottom but the suggested part has the threads up top. If anyone could help it was be greatly appreciated

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    yungvinchenzo, Apr 24, 2024
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    aftermarket radiator by chance? sometimes they use funky non standard plugs
     
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    Try to glue it back together and take a pic, then do a Google search using the Google camera. Or look all over the radiator for a model number molded in the plastic , search that way instead of by your veichle info.
     
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    OP hasn’t been back on the forum in 2 months. So…
     
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    Thank you but that definitely won't fit.

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  8. Jul 1, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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    There is suppose to be a gasket I'm assuming a rubber gasket on the small end. Even if someone has one and can send me a pic so I will know what kind of gasket goes on the end. Toyota isn't any help they have no idea. I've seen the same drain plug on line for a jeep and a 2001 dodge, but no pic of the end where a gasket goes.Very much appreciate anyone and everyone's help.
     
    Spunkymonkey63, Jul 1, 2024
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  9. Jul 1, 2024 at 7:20 PM
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    I know OP is MIA but are you looking for the same thing @Spunkymonkey63 ?

    Lucky for whoever is needing this information I have my OEM radiator off my '02 Taco at the moment so here you go...

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    No part# on the plug
     
    TacomaTRD4x402, Jul 1, 2024
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  10. Jul 1, 2024 at 7:24 PM
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    Just reread the OP post. D'oh! He's needing the aftermarket plug for what's likely to be an aftermarket radiator :facepalm: Nevermind
     
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  11. Jul 2, 2024 at 7:14 AM
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    Na it's not the same , I looked up the number in the plastic at the top and apparently this radiator is used in many diff vehicles, including jeeps and 2001 dodge, I'm going to have to scour the pull apart places. I just to put my motor back together and I can't till either I buy another radiator or find some sore of gasket for the plug. It will have to be able to handle the heat from the radiator. PA66-GF35 is the number on the radiator. Thank everyone for their help, much appreciated
     
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