Front end damage

[Jporti]

Got caught up on barbed wire while off-roading is this damge other than the cosmetic damage something to be worried about? Can the plastic drain plug be repacled. It’s not leaking and is in the closed position but the tab is sheered off

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[flip]

F1FZ-8115-A should be the part number and only about $8.00 so just as a matter of caution, I'd replace. Obviously, have the overflow cap off and cold engine, be quick and you won't lose much coolant.

 

[WheresMyBronco]

You could probably screw something into that plug and use that to twist it off.

Also if you park your Bronco on a steep enough slope you won't have to worry about any coolant gushing out when you open it

 

[Jporti]

F1FZ-8115-A should be the part number and only about $8.00 so just as a matter of caution, I'd replace. Obviously, have the overflow cap off and cold engine, be quick and you won't lose much coolant.

Also noticed that this bracket on the left of the release valve got taken out too. On the driver side it’s connected to the radiator with a rubber bushing and on the damages side the whole bottom part is broken off. It’s not loose and there’s no movement but idk if this is a major thing

 

[RimrockPaul]

You could probably screw something into that plug and use that to twist it off.

Also if you park your Bronco on a steep enough slope you won't have to worry about any coolant gushing out when you open it

Pick it up with the front pull loops..like hanging a deer. Climb up..maybe won't lose a drop.

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