radiator drain plug

[JonA]

Greetings All,
After successfully replacing the heater control valve and due to a momentary lapse of attention/sanity/skill/whatever I snapped the plastic radiator drain plug on the 87 924S. No problem, I ordered a replacement from Pelican (944-106-353-00-OEM) for short money but when the part arrived today it was not correct.
My plug is a coarser thread than the Pelican part. I do know the PO replaced the radiator so it may be an aftermarket unit.

Three questions: Is this the right part number for my car? If this radiator is aftermarket is there any way of identifying the manufacturer or is there a source for generic plugs? The local supply houses had nothing.
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Jon

[p-talk]

I just had the same problem on my '84. (Rebuilt) replacement radiator had no plug, and the old one didn't fit - too small and the wrong threads. I stopped by a radiator shop and they had one, $5 later I was on my way.

If the radiator is on the car - try to find a bolt that fits the threads, then take that to a radiator shop - they'll be able to match it. Or, if you still have your old plug (even if it's broken), they can match the threads from that.

Originally Posted by JonA

Greetings All,
After successfully replacing the heater control valve and due to a momentary lapse of attention/sanity/skill/whatever I snapped the plastic radiator drain plug on the 87 924S. No problem, I ordered a replacement from Pelican (944-106-353-00-OEM) for short money but when the part arrived today it was not correct.
My plug is a coarser thread than the Pelican part. I do know the PO replaced the radiator so it may be an aftermarket unit.

Three questions: Is this the right part number for my car? If this radiator is aftermarket is there any way of identifying the manufacturer or is there a source for generic plugs? The local supply houses had nothing.
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Jon