Dorman 61106 Drain Cock-Brass-1/4 In. NPT Compatible with Select Models

It fit my aluminium radiator perfectly. Plastic one started to leak and this one is what I use to see on radiators, but I guess plastic saves them money. This was a good buy.

I installed this valve in my radiator. Upon putting the coolant in I had a small drip out of the valve.I tightened the valve by hand. The handle came loose under hand pressure. Now I could not open the valve to drain the radiator, or close it to stop the drip. I had to remove the drain cock at the wrench nut because it was now worthless. Very poor design.

I would buy this product again if needed.

Leaked from the start and would not tighten

Garbage. Handle immediately broke loose from body with very little effort, cannot open valve once seated. Not worth returning. Easiest remedy is a touch of tinning flux and a dab of solder to bond the "wing nut" to the threaded stem. But, why do I have to do this to a brand new part? Come on Dorman... do you actually verify QC on your products? This one sticks out like a sore thumb. Maybe it won't leak... don't know yet.

Inexpensive and fast delivery. Half the cost of in the store.

Dorman 61106 HELP! Radiator Drain CockExcellent product.. My 69 Chevy Truck came OEM with this type of drain cock and was tired and bent. This was a exact replacement for it.I like the fact that I can put a rubber hose on the end and direct the antifreeze right in to a 5 gal. bucket or drain pan. This is much better than a big uncontrollable mess all over the floor and frame of my truck. Some times its the little things that make a big difference.Buy with confidence.RagenRat

I use these for quick oil drains on Briggs & Stratton engines. They seal tight for coolants, but not oil or diesel. I have to keep an absorbent pad under them while in storage.