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eystein · 12-01-2011, 06:43 PM

How do you restore the radiator drain valve. Mine is not too bad, but is leaking about a drop every second minute. It seems mainly to leak where the handle axle exits the valve body.

Are there special tapered reamers that will help me refurbish the valve or is there any other technique or procedure recommended ?

Fred · 12-01-2011, 07:14 PM

Take it apart, lap the two pieces together with fine valve grinding compomd..Done deal.. Use new spring if needed..

Clem Clement · 12-01-2011, 07:14 PM

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I have not done one, but I undertand they are simiiliar to the gas shup off valve. So dissamble and use a grining/polishing grit to remate the surfaces.

12-01-2011, 06:43 PM	#1
eystein Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 522	Original radiator drain valve How do you restore the radiator drain valve. Mine is not too bad, but is leaking about a drop every second minute. It seems mainly to leak where the handle axle exits the valve body. Are there special tapered reamers that will help me refurbish the valve or is there any other technique or procedure recommended ?

12-01-2011, 07:14 PM	#2
Fred BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 1,421	Re: Original radiator drain valve Take it apart, lap the two pieces together with fine valve grinding compomd..Done deal.. Use new spring if needed..

12-01-2011, 07:14 PM	#3
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,397	Re: Original radiator drain valve Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have not done one, but I undertand they are simiiliar to the gas shup off valve. So dissamble and use a grining/polishing grit to remate the surfaces.