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Kanga · 12-07-2006

Hi,
I have been told that a sump plug from a Nissan or other such car can be used at a fraction of the cost that the dealers want for a kit. Does anyone out there know what is suitable and or thread size.

kliff · 12-07-2006

True......but how good is it going to look when it starts rusting??????

Get a NewBonneville kit, it has all the peices, and aluminum or Stainless( :-D ) it won't be rusting....

sweatmachine · 12-07-2006

It's neat that people put together their own kits to save money...but the freakin' real deal is around 20 bucks...my time is worth more than the 10 bucks I would have saved.

Kanga · 12-08-2006

The Aussie price is $70 for the job. If you are looking at US prices that is approximately $57 US. So where do I get a $20 kit in stainless or AL, or I might just put up with a little rust down the line. Seriously does anyone know the thread pitch etc and maybe I can source stainless bolts for a reasonable price.

Kanga · 12-08-2006

The Aussie price is $70 for the job. If you are looking at US prices that is approximately $57 US. So where do I get a $20 kit in stainless or AL, or I might just put up with a little rust down the line. Seriously does anyone know the thread pitch etc and maybe I can source stainless bolts for a reasonable price.
PS. My Toyota Prado sump plug has'nt rusted nor has my 1989 Mercedes plug showing any signs of rust.

DickBender · 12-08-2006

I don't know who qouted you $70 but tell em they're dreamin.
The kit from NB or Bellacorse is $25 US Ithink the NB one is nicer cos it's got the Union Jack machined into them. which is about $32 Aussie + postage another $10 or so.
If you go the sump plug way you still have to get washers and a vacuum cap and a plug for the airbox.
NB AI Removal

Darcy

[ This message was edited by: DickBender on 2006-12-08 04:09 ]