Snapped coolant bleed screw

[Johnr3524]

Originally Posted by Johnr3524

I'm slowly lining up parts to flush my system. I haven't done it before on this car. Is this screw https://www.amazon.com/AUTOHAUX-Radi.../dp/B07ZQCCJNR for both the top bleeder screw and the drain plug? Or is the drain not plastic?

I figured it out. The drain plug is, of course, different. FCP Euro I go...

[averagejoe]

Another satisfied customer here, thanks for sharing this clever solution!

At first, I tried simply heating the screwdriver with a butane grill lighter, but unsurprisingly, it was making very little progress each time I pressed it into the plastic. Then I went to the stove, and wow, I was surprised how quickly the burner got the tip of the screwdriver to a dull red glow - took maybe 60 seconds but I had it down in the blue flame. That did the trick, and it drove down some 1/4" deep in a matter of seconds with little pressure. Waited a few minutes to let it cool, and it then backed out no problem.

[Bimmer Barney]

FYI they sell a replacement plastic one at most auto parts stores. If you’re in a pinch you can buy it without waiting for shipping off the brass version