At 08:48 PM 4/14/02 -0400, you wrote: >I used a 12" piece of "key" bent to 90 degrees and it worked great for 12 years. I sold the cars, just bought another one and cannot remember the key size. I think the piece of key was $1.50. Anyone help with the size. > >Marv. >was '83 #????, was '81 #4239, now '83 #17077---------I'm baaaack ------ HURRAY! >marv@xxxx 5/16" which is about 7.94mm and fits the 8mm hole in the drain plug very well. I did the same thing. Key stock is harder than plain steel stock and doesn't bend as easily in use. Any good hardware store or farm supply should have it. Mark N VIN 6820