At 04:25 PM 8/14/2009, Ryan Tanner wrote...
>The latest issue is with an old drain plug. My old plug has been used
>and
>abused and no longer has a head on it.
>
>I thought a new plug would be easy to find, but apparently I have
>something
>special in my engine.

Have you tried the dealer, or any of the usual on-line suspects? P/N
068 103 193A. worldimpex.com shows "low availability" @~$13.

Alternately, since it seals at the tip (I'm guessing it has a conical
tip), an M16 bolt and a friend with a lathe would probably make quick
with a workable substitute. You could even cut a groove, and have an
o-ring seal.