[Puda80]

So I stripped the Allen key head on my 2012 800xp front diff drain plug on my 2nd fluid change...last time I changed it I only snugged it on and did not crank it down.... So I went searching the web and found out the damn plug is $43.00 shipped to the house trough fix my toys with the prc forum discount code!!!! WTF is this thing made of platinum??? I figured it would be like $10-15 dollars at most...am I missing something here??? I contacted moose racing and they stated they do not make a plug for that application....The depth of the key hole is only around 1/4 inch on the front diff and around 1/2 inch on the oil and rear diff...I am guessing there are clearance issues with the front diff depth....Do any of you guys know of a cheaper alternative for the front drain plug??? Is there something I can do to prevent this in the future???:mad-new::mad-new::mad-new:

 

[Jungleman]

Ten bucks.......fifteen tops.......should be........That is one high priced magnet !

 

[Puda80]

It just arrived in the mail ...it's the correct part ...unreal...

 

[pede58]

Well you could have welded a nut to the old one. Yes right part number and it is $35 at my dealer, local pickup.

 

[Toxic-21]

So I stripped the Allen key head on my 2012 800xp front diff drain plug on my 2nd fluid change...last time I changed it I only snugged it on and did not crank it down.... So I went searching the web and found out the damn plug is $43.00 shipped to the house trough fix my toys with the prc forum discount code!!!! WTF is this thing made of platinum??? I figured it would be like $10-15 dollars at most...am I missing something here??? I contacted moose racing and they stated they do not make a plug for that application....The depth of the key hole is only around 1/4 inch on the front diff and around 1/2 inch on the oil and rear diff...I am guessing there are clearance issues with the front diff depth....Do any of you guys know of a cheaper alternative for the front drain plug??? Is there something I can do to prevent this in the future???:mad-new::mad-new::mad-new:

They are O ring boss plugs, can be purchased with the Allen socket head or a hex head made of different materials.
You can purchase them at your local hydraulic shop/business for probably around $5 to $12 dollars depending on the material it's made out of.
Or get the dimensions and look them up online. O ring Boss plugs.
If it has the magnet in it, it will be harder to locate.
But you can purchase a standard plug, drill it and install a magnet or remove the one in the old plug and use it.

 

[yooper265]

The quarter laying next to it is what it should cost !

 

[Jungleman]

Pretty cheap if you have the size.o ring boss plugs | eBay

 

[mustangwagz]

take it to auto parts store, bet they'll have one. Thats where i get mine (or work if i find em. lol)

 

[revrnd]

I found out after machining replacements for the trans drain plug that it's an O ring boss plug. If the thread is 3/4" diameter & fine, it's a 1/2" plug. Yes they are available w/ an external hex rather than the socket head style.

 

[Toxic-21]

I found out after machining replacements for the trans drain plug that it's an O ring boss plug. If the thread is 3/4" diameter & fine, it's a 1/2" plug. Yes they are available w/ an external hex rather than the socket head style.

Your welcome!

 

[Puda80]

Thanks for the info I will use the replacement one I bought for now but I am sure I will eventually need another...

 

[POS POLARIS]

can't believe those things can cost that much.

Anyone tried going to the local part store to see if anyone can cross it to a generic plug?

 

[mustangwagz]

can't believe those things can cost that much.

Anyone tried going to the local part store to see if anyone can cross it to a generic plug?

yah did it for a rzr for my buddy, came in a 2 pack so kept one...box is long gone. lol Also i have some others laying here i grabbed from work. An oring boss fitting works great, can also be substituted for a flat head copper washer style also if needed. Avoid the a "hex" shapped on on the bottom of engine though...the flush flat ones are best there...wont catch rocks n sticks n things n stuff...

 

[revrnd]

From McMaster Carr's website:

McMaster-Carr

No magnets though.

Detail of the 1/2" (nominal) plug used in the 500 trans/axle:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#50925k417/=wgg8yy

Not sure if they have a minimum dollar amount for orders.