My OEM plastic diff fill plugs are leaking. I'd like to replace them with brass versions, but I'm a cheap bastard and can't swallow spending $20/each on a brass plug, plus 14 bucks for shipping from a vendor who shall go un-named. I mean seriously...over $54 for two brass plugs? Really?

Surely, these are not proprietary goods. I had assumed they were simple brass pipe plugs, but see that there's an o-ring involved so I doubt they're pipe threads.

Does anyone happen to know what size these plugs are and the tread pitch? Has anyone yet sourced these from an industrial supply/fastener/plumbing distributor?

 

Ebay: Got mine for 20-25 total including shipping, but they came from australia and took about two weeks.

if i find the link i'll post

 

Land Rover Discovery+Defender 300 Tdi Brass Water Plugs | eBay

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Many thanks for that link - I refused to pay so much for the brass plugs too and was going to order new plastic ones.

 

You shouldn't own a Disco, wait till you have an expensive repair, you just going to part it and walk away?

 

You sound like a guy that sells $20 brass fill plugs!

I probably threw you off with my sarcastic 'cheap bastard' comment, but it's really about value for me Mike. I simply don't see the value in two brass plugs that'll end up costing nearly 60 bucks with shipping. Maybe you do.

It was a couple of simple questions: anyone know the size and thread pitch? Thanks for your helpful contribution.

 

I used the brass plug on this page and some PVC sealant for my gasket/o-ring seal on my D2 Diffs.

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I guess you could just purchase the plastic ones again. Just be careful when you take them out. I reused mine.

 

I understand exactly how you feel. I maintain my Disco with an open check book and do whatever is needed to the truck no matter what but that does not mean that you have to buy two brass plugs for $40-$60 and not rant or complain about it.

 

Now that's what I'm talkin' about...4 bucks instead of 20 and worth every penny. Add an o-ring and we're in business. It's just a plumbing part fercrissakes.

Thanks - just placed the order!