ok guys i broke it, you know... the plastic fuel bleed screw on top of the filter. i did it about an hour ago (midnight friday night) and only one chevrolet dealer is open in my area tommorow, where can i get something that is going to get me through the weekend if they don't have one? is this something that i can just go to hame depot and get in the plumbing section? truck is an 03 d-max, man i am screwed if they don't have one in the morning!!!!!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Dead.gif

Not sure what the thread is, but it might be a common one. Take a look at this thread from one of the Vendors here:


http://dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11560&PN=1


Might be something you want to investigate doing, either if the dealer doesn't have the plastic one, or later. He also sells a stainless steel version of the bleed screw, but that won't do you much good tommorrow. Maybe for a spare later?


His web site is in the sig or: http://www.lubespecialist.com/

yeah, i have plans to order a stainless one as soon as monday morning, but maybe if the dealer doesn't have one (which i doubt they will even know what it is) i can find something to hold me over till i get that ss one in, the thread is course and seems to be common i figure it will be just a matter of finding one short enough, we'll see in the morning when the stores start opening.

I think that it might be a 10mm thread that you are looking for...for the band aid fix. ...better check to be sure.


If so get a short bolt and apply some anti-seize sealant to it until you get a more "permanent" fixture.


BTW, you can use a longer bolt--just put a nut on it to jam it to the appropriate length.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Geek.gifEdited by: T-Rex

I think that it might be a 10mm thread that you are looking for...for the band aid fix. ...better check to be sure. ... you can use a longer bolt--just put a nut on it to jam it to the appropriate length.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Geek.gif


Dittos to T-Rex's post... Also remember to reuse the O-ring from the old bleed screw...


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Geek.gif Edited by: jbplock

Sounds good to me....

update to my plight...LOL! bale chevrolet has one here in little rock, i had to call my dad to run down and get it and bring it to me as i have nothing to drive but my drag car and i don't feel like going to jail today, the damn thing is $14.80 providing that is the right thing. i inquired as to what GM actually called this and the guy said "plug". we'll see whaen dad gets here if it's the right one.


later,


matt


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t- rex is right it's a 10 mm thread, it has M10 stamped on the top of it.

got the bleed screw about an hour ago $15.91 after tax. this one will go in the glove box after i get the SS one. thanks for the replies guys, i know not to torque this one down again.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif

matt m, off subject but, when you said your Dad was getting your part for ya, it brought back memories of my Dad. I lost him 5 years ago. You never get over it, you just get use to it. He was always there for me. Enjoy.......

yeah, it's nice that he is pretty close to my age closer than my other friends' dads anyway, i am 26 and he is 49, he is always willing to help. i just felt dumb having two vehicles in the garage and i can't drive either one of them! LOL!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Embarrased.gif

Interesting the dealer had one. Not to long ago you had to buy the entire head to get one,big dollars too!





Mac

i'm glad for that then they said they had 18 in stock... funny none of the other dealerships around here had one.?.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Geek.gif