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Old Mar 16, 2024 | 12:22 PM
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Does a '96 First Generation Dakota (five-speed 3.9) have a factory installed radiator drain? I don't see one looking from above. Thank you.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2024 | 12:23 PM
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If it does it will be on the bottom so might as well crawl under and look.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2024 | 02:37 PM
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I never like those..... They tend to break, when you try and open them.... and it's "new radiator" time......
 
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What I found: The two automatic transmission line attachments (not used on my five-speed) are there but factory closed off somehow. On the driver's side there is an opening for a petcock. However, there is no petcock in that location but some kind of plug that has a very thin hex head (not sure if it is made of metal or plastic. Decided not to fool with it. I'm changing heater hoses today.
 
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