Magnetic Drain Plugs? Why so hard to find?

[LotusS4S]

Does anyone know how to obtain the Renault Magnetic Transmission Drain Plug # R77 03 075 012 in the US?? (Or any magnetic drain plug for my Esprit for that matter).

I've searched everywhere and can't seem to locate a vendor, etc.. for this part. While I'm at it I'd also like to purchase a magnetic motor oil drain plug. Any ideas for US purchase. If I need to, I'd ship it from the UK.

Thanks in advance...

[Günter]

magnetic [engine oil] drain plugs are on the list by "ramspott&brandt" , a known german lotus garrage...

Ups...thanks Mike, have forgotten to note the web-page

Edited May 3, 2008 by G

[mike_sekinger]

R&B in Germany supply the magnetic drain plug:

R&B Website

Look under Shop (English) and Engine

Esprit 94 onwards

Order-Nr.: 10428

23.50

[outtamyway]

This web site seems to have every kind of magnetic drain plug ever made. Just need to know the thread size.

Drain Plugs

[Günter]

cool stuff! And the price for local (US) offers is great... .

[LotusS4S]

Anyone know the thread size for both tranny and motor oil plugs off the top of their heads? Thanks! Great find..

[Paul93Lotus]

DeLorean shop in Texas stocks the magnetic plugs..... www.delorean.com

They have the same transmission as us.....

Edited May 5, 2008 by Paul93Lotus