Where to get 14mm freeze plugs for desmog?

[Bugslayer]

I'm having a hard time tracking down some 14mm freeze plugs at my local parts stores... (Autozone, O'Reillys).

Any idea who has em? Or anyone have some extra (4) you'd like to sell?
Thanks.

[Russell Rice]

try Napa, thats where I got mine 

[R J]

10-04 What Russell said.

If I can't find something, I head for Napa, if they no got it, I then head for Ace Hdwe.

[Bugslayer]

Cool. I'll try NAPA tomorrow.
Thanks!

[John Schmidt]

Or use a 9/16" freeze plug. The difference is .011 in diameter(about 1/4 of a millimeter) and I've used them a number of times. Often easier to find than the metric plugs.

[joewhalen]

they are actually 14.4MM and any parts store will carry them.

[fantsybikr]

try Napa, thats where I got mine 

same here

[Bugslayer]

Or use a 9/16" freeze plug. The difference is .011 in diameter(about 1/4 of a millimeter) and I've used them a number of times. Often easier to find than the metric plugs.

That's good to know.... Thanks!

[Bugslayer]

they are actually 14.4MM and any parts store will carry them.

Cool... Thanks for the reply!   

[Bugslayer]

Or use a 9/16" freeze plug. The difference is .011 in diameter(about 1/4 of a millimeter) and I've used them a number of times. Often easier to find than the metric plugs.

I went to NAPA looking for the 14mm freeze plugs.... Didn't have it. He checked other NAPA stores on his computer, and he said the closest one was in Kentucky.   

They did have some 9/16" freeze plugs at their other local loaction. I'll give em a shot.

[Brad]

size listing and part numbers for Dorman brand freeze plugs.

http://www.dormanproducts.com/catalog/hardware2006/127-130_Sec8_Part1.pdf

[DenverDave]

I found some at my local Car Quest store

Dave

[Ricky-D]

In all the conversation, the thing that's being missed, is that care is needed when installing the plugs.

Too much force and the boss on the motor case can break causing an unsightly scar.

Since the plugging is against a very low exhaust pressure there is no need to think any kind of extreme blocking is necessary.

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[Attic Rat]

The size is 14.4 and Napa is where you will find them

[Bugslayer]

I checked my local NAPA. They didn't have any. According to his computer, the closest NAPA with 14.4mm freeze plugs were in Kentucky. That's a pretty good stretch from West Texas.

[Bugslayer]

Another successful "de-smog". Everything went as planned..... Actually, better than planned. I was expecting to have to remove the exhaust to gain access to the lower air feed pipe.  Actually,  I was able to remove it and install my (home made) block-off plate and gasket with a simple allen wrench. Never had to touch the exhaust. 

It's amazing that much stuff can be remove and the thing still runs. Sure looks a lot better, too.