[DeTomaso] ZF drain plugs - vendor only?

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/25/12 16 23 1, fresnofinches at aol.com writes:


> Are the ZF drain plugs anything special that warrants a visit to a 
> vendor?
> 
> Or are they generic size and pitch to be readily found locally?
> 
> Didn't find anything in the SOBill database.
> 

I don't know this for a fact, but my experience with my VW Sciroccos and 
Panteras leads me to BELIEVE that both VW and Pantera use the same-size drain 
and fill plugs for the gearboxes.   The Powerbuilt drain plug socket says 
they are for "VW, BMW and Porsche".   All use the same 17mm inside hex, and it 
stands to reason that they would similarly use the same outside diameter 
and threads.   Hit the junkyards, pluck a drain plug from a water-cooled VW 
gearbox and try it out?   Or go to NAPA and ask for a VW or BMW or Porsche 
drain plug if you want new?

Mike