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Inserting radiator plug in 1998 V90

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yav969
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Joined: 24 November 2011
Year and Model: 1998 V90
Location: CT

Re: Inserting radiator plug in 1998 V90

Post by yav969 »

OK I managed to get the new plug in. Besides lubing with dish soap I fitted a bar snuggly (in this case a 5.5 mm wrench) in the castled end of the plug. Then I could grab both ends of the bar and pull the plug towards me into the hole. Having the bar in there also allowed me to controll and oscillate the plug around, that seemed to help get it to slip in.
Currently 1998 V90
Former: 1990 740 GL, 1970 164

JDS60R
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Post by JDS60R »

Glad you got it in. Enjoy the new rad
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