[Shotimes] Bone Head Move Of The Day

[Peter Maggiacomo]

Don... thanks for your help. If the Mazda plug don't
fit I'll try a generic 1/2" pipe plug. I just was'nt
sure if it's metric or not.
-Pete
--- Donald Mallinson <dmall@mwonline.net> wrote:

> Peter,
> 
> It is basically a pipe thread, and chances are you
> can find 
> something to work at your local hardware store. 
> Just buy 
> everything that is close in size/thread, can't cost
> more 
> than 5 bucks, something is bound to work.
> 
> Don Mallinson
> 
> Peter Maggiacomo wrote:
> 
> > Well it started out as a simple oil&filter change,
> and
> > then decided to drain and refill the MTX with M1
> > fluid.
> > Everything went unususlly smooth untill it was
> time to
> > replace the MTX inspection (refill) plug.
> > Three hours later I gave up, disappeared into thin
> > air. Called the local Ford dealer and they said
> part
> > was discontinued. Got one ordered from a MAZDA
> dealer
> > and it should be in Friday.
> > Question, does anyone now the threads on this
> little
> > sucker? Found a good online source for any kind of
> 
> > plug but I must know the size. Mazda dealer said
> he
> > could'nt garrantee that what he ordered would fit
> > and his book gave no size. I may be OK, but I
> never
> > imagined a little part like the MTX inspection
> plug 
> > would be so difficult to find. Thanks.
> > -Pete
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