Carl Fausett

OIL PAN DRAIN VALVE SPECIAL - we are running a special on our oil pan drain valves for all 944 and 968 models now. Regularly $29.50, now $26.50. They work great, no leaks, not even a drip! Valve has a spring detent so it can not be opened accidentally. And it solves the worry about stripping you oil pan threads out... you will install this once and then never have to turn your drain plug again.

In stock.

http://www.928motorsports.com/parts/...drainvalve.php

Northern_aqs

I purchased one of your valves for my 87S and it sits on my toolbox unused. When I attempted to install it the mating flange was too large and interfered with the machined surface of the oil pan. I would have needed to shim it out with 2 or 3 washers to allow it to clear the pan enough to tighten down. Very disappointing. Unless there is a difference between brass one you picture and the chrome one I received, the quality control for actual fitment left much to be desired.

Carl Fausett

Thank you for responding.

It sounds like you may have the wrong part. The drain valves for the 1978-1981.5 models is larger, 22mm; while 1981.5-1995 is 20mm.

As you can see from the photos, there can be a flange on the oil pan that a large bung would interfere with, but the right drain valve has the correct-sized gasket flange to sit within the available space and seal correctly without any modification.

Just send me yours back and let me swap it for one of these instead. Happy to exchange it for you.

For your convenience, you can print a shipping label here:
http://www.928motorsports.com/shipping/

Northern_aqs

That makes sense. Thank you for your assistance, great customer service.

gregeast

Thanks for posting Carl but that link didn't work, I think this is the correct one?

http://www.928motorsports.com/parts/...drainvalve.php

Just ordered one!

Voith

Just ordered one. Thanks, looks like great product.

HICKS

Is this the same thing?

Carl Fausett

Thank you for your orders.

I can add that I have had mine on my 928 for about 8 years, and a lot of active racing. That includes several engine break-ins (with frequent oil changes) and of course, oil changes after every 3 racing hours. Lots of oil changes!

The amount of time this valve saves is surprising, and after all of that use, it still is tight and drip-free. I am very happy with this product. We've really put it thorough the ringer (Pikes Peak = gravel, Bonneville = salt - harsh environments to be sure) and it has stood up well.

911lnv87

Has anyone yet tried it and used it? so they can comment and give the appreciation of the same.
thank you

Carl Fausett

Many comments from users here: (928 forum)

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...e-special.html

CoreySmith

They also make one with a nipple on the end to attach a hose. Anybody have any experience with that>?

75ohm

Overall, great products for the three cars I put them on... I did have a small clearance issue on the 944NA and need to shave the pan very, very slightly for correct.

For other responses:

Yes, it is the fumitomo -- and it is a solid product that is being offered to us.

Yes, the product comes in different variations -- with an extension, or nipple to attach a hose, or other variations as well...

75ohm

Quick clarification; I'm not sure if Carl's inventory has all the options that I mentioned...

CO951

It looks like it would prevent the last bit of oil in the bottom of the pan from draining. I like to get as much of the old oil out as possible, but I guess this is pretty insignificant compared to the oil trapped in the cooler and it's lines. What I need is a fitting to allow me to place one of these in that line to drain the coolers easily.

Carl Fausett

About using this or something like it in the radiator to replace the blue coolant drain plug:

Some thoughts: lay on your back and look up at the blue coolant drain plug. Its very crowded there. In an earlier model of our radiator we replaced the euro coolant drain plug (blue plastic) with a good standard American petcock. Thought it was a good idea until the calls started coming in that the petcock interfered with the stuff in that spot and made installation difficult. It worked fine on our cars here, but customers had different cars! (go figure) So, it was taken out of production.

Just saying - not sure what you might find that a) has threads to match that threaded bung in your radiator (complete with o-ring) and b) isn't going to interfere with other items in that location.

We recommend just loosen the lower radiator hose clamp and drain that way. Leave the blue plug alone.