Radiator Drain Cock - Replacement

[AYM707]

Think we all agree ... that Toyota designed the FJ40 series correctly; but why did they make the radiator drain cock plastic???

Desperately looking for a solution that works ... need to plug the hole. What innovative solutions have you guys come up with?

 

[numby]

On a recent OEM radiator install I just used some teflon tape and lightly tightened it until firm and the spout hole was in a good spot. It doesn't need to be all that tight as the radiator is made of brass. I doubt there's a torque spec but someone will chime in if I'm wrong.

 

[2 Bees]

Snug and a hair more. The pipe threads are tapered so you don't need much torque. Plus add some non-hardening plumbers dough to the threads.