Re: Oil drain plug (re:)

["Arun Rao" <rao@quattro>]

On Feb 20,  1:49pm, Grant Lenahan wrote:
> Subject: Oil drain plug (re:)
> That plug is $12 US.  Obnoxious, but I found it necessary to buy from the
> dealer.
>
> The head is too small for the thread diameter, thus it strips easily.
> Be sure to use a good quality, 6-point socket to remove/install.
> If the dealer strips it with an air gun, let THEM buy a new one.
>
> Grant
>-- End of excerpt from Grant Lenahan

	Missed most of this thread, but this sounds like the plug
	on my '91 200Q. Bought it last month -- I seem to remember about
	$5.00 or so from the dealer. It happens to be a
	Porsche part as well(contemporary 944's, I think).

	Yes, it's a *huge* plug with a completely inadequate head.

	-Arun

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Arun Rao
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