Re: Quick oil drain plug...

[jstevens@kaiwan.com]

On Wed, 9 Oct 1996, Andrew Duane USG/PE wrote:

> Hairy green toads from Mars made John Mallick say:
> 
> > I'm looking for one of those permanent valve-type oil drain plugs for
> > the crankcase of my '91 200q (aluminum sump).  Who was the supplier on
> > those that I've seen mentioned before on the list?
> 
> Imparts sells them for $15.  Best $15 I ever spent.

What exactly is a "valve-type oil drain plug?"  What is the difference
between it and the factory drain plug?

Thanks,
John
90q20v

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