Looking for this part..

So I decided to replace the oil in the supercharger ( 96 Riviera ), however I managed to strip the plug bolt while taking it off. I was able to get the plug out with a extractor but now I need to replace it. Will the dealer carry a replacement plug? or is there any good websites I might be able to order one from? -Todd

http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_prix/products1.php?id=843&catid=106

You can try a junkyard if there's one near you. I'm not positive but I'd think that you can take one from any m90 equipped car.

Ya. It's all the same.

Last time I needed one I got it from the local GM dealer, I was there on other business anyway.

...and if you can't get a JY one, you can likely get a plug that will fit at a full-line hardware store - look in yellow pages for a True Value or DoIt Center; also maybe Home Depot or Lowes. What you are looking for is the section of the store where they have nuts bolts nails and screws -- there should be some large drawers with what I like to call "odd hardware."

What you are looking for is called a "steel bung plug" with an Allen (hex) inset head.


Do you think you could put a neoprene test tube stopper in there until you get a new bung plug? That would keep the dust out... well maybe not... just sayin'...

Buddy of mine stripped the one in his car. Just used a larger size allen key in it and tapped it in with a hammer. Worked fine for the rest of that supercharger's life. Not that I recommend this of course.

albertj wrote:

What you are looking for is called a "steel bung plug" with an Allen (hex) inset head.

Hah, hah-hah... Hey Beavis, he said "bung plug"! Huh, huh, huh-huh!!

(Yeah, I know - I just couldn't resist...)

Thanks for all the good info. as of right now I have the plug back in the SC but I only have it "snug" and should have no problem getting it back out.
I'm obviously new to the forum and discovered how much I loved this car when it safely got my wife and I from Tampa Florida to San Diego California!! this car made the drive extremely easy. I inherited the car from my father in law who past away roughly a year ago and let me tell you, this thing is CLEAN! 102000 miles on the clock and she still drives absolutely amazing. the radiator developed a small crack but I have a new one ready for install tomorrow.
You'll see me around on the forums alot from here on out,

GreenSupreme wrote:

Thanks for all the good info. as of right now I have the plug back in the SC but I only have it "snug" and should have no problem getting it back out.
I'm obviously new to the forum and discovered how much I loved this car when it safely got my wife and I from Tampa Florida to San Diego California!! this car made the drive extremely easy. I inherited the car from my father in law who past away roughly a year ago and let me tell you, this thing is CLEAN! 102000 miles on the clock and she still drives absolutely amazing. the radiator developed a small crack but I have a new one ready for install tomorrow.
You'll see me around on the forums alot from here on out,

Congratulations and welcome!

2 items;
- Was it the threads that stripped on your plug, or the Allen 'hole'?
- When you replace the PITA radiator, be sure to eliminate the "installation aid" - the short section of lower radiator hose and the metal nipple... Replacement lower hoses will reach from the motor to the radiator without those pieces.

Welcome, be sure to check out the radiator write up by Abaddon, and lets see some pics!

Thanks for the warm welcome. I have already read the write-ups on the radiator. Just to clarify, do I need to buy a different radiator hose to reach directly to the radiator or does the factory one work?

Eldo, to answer your question it was just the allen key hole that stripped.

GreenSupreme wrote:

Thanks for the warm welcome. I have already read the write-ups on the radiator. Just to clarify, do I need to buy a different radiator hose to reach directly to the radiator or does the factory one work?

I didn't need to order a special hose, the rad hose thats listed for our cars goes right to the rad

Well I'm doing the cooling system flush, and I bought a 180 thermostat. I changed the plugs last week. off to a start....