I'm almost done with my engine swap, but my radiator drain bolt is no where to be found. I went to the junkyard today and found 2 bolts from integras, but not surprisingly they don't fit (they're too big).

Is there a suitable replacement that I can get ASAP in the event that I'm going to have to wait a week for a special order part from Honda? Does anyone know the size of this bolt?

BTW< I'm speaking of #2 in the picture below:

 

I may ahve a spare one or two lying around. maybe go back to the yard and try to get one.

I just did 2 b series swaps into EFs and may still ahve the radiators. Want me to see if I can send em to ya?

 

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I just did 2 b series swaps into EFs and may still ahve the radiators. Want me to see if I can send em to ya?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Perhaps. I'm hoping to have this running tomorrow, so maybe Napa will be able to help me out.

 

Melt it shut, whinebag.

 

dude go to kragen, i work in kragen and we carry drain plugs and if they dont have it in the store they can order it or they can get one from their sorrounding stores

 

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NO kragen here, but I'll try Checker and Napa today. I asked at Autozone and they wanted $10 for it and they would have to special order it (which probably means they'd just have to order it from Honda themselves).

 

No dice.

The one they gave me at Napa doesn't work. I'm starting to think that My radiator is from a different car.

I'll try a few more and then start crying.

 

go back to the yard and pick off as many drain bolts as you can from as many different models as you can. you are bound to find the right one

 

you know what they say about junk yards..... whatever you can fit in your pockets and socks is free...

 

Finally found one that fits. I asked for a drain plug for a 89 Acura Integra at Napa and they gave me the right one.

The package said, "Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi" and another japanese carcompany I can't remember. It looks like Japanese cars all have the same size drains.

 

Was it daihatsu?