Nissens Radiator

[lagonda 42]

Just received a new radiator bought on ebay from someone who hadn't got round to fitting it on their car. All OK, but whilst there is a boss cast in the plastic moulding, & recess, where the drain plug goes, it appears to be blanked off, & I can't see any thread. So, am I missing something, or is it just a case of disconnecting the bottom hose to drain, in future?

 

Can't say that will be too unwelcome, as the drain plug removed means water spraying over the suspension.

[welshpug 1,666]

didnt have one on mine, must have been about 6 years ago I fitted it, seen this on quite a few nissens rads not limited to the 205.

Edited October 14, 2011 by welshpug

[Anthony 1,003]

Some radiators have drain plugs, some don't - for ones that don't, just disconnect the lower radiator hose to drain.

[lagonda 42]

Yes, as I thought. No worries, just hope the hose seals OK, but then of course I've got that problem when I fit the radiator anyway!