1984 Drain Plug rattles

[Thomas F.]

If you have some mysterious rattles in your 84 Corvette check out the drain plugs. There are 3 plugs under each seat and these plugs are metal and are made funny. Two of mine, one under each seat were loose and were rattleing. I think this was due to improper jacking of the car which caved in the floor board just enough to loosen these plugs. The other 4 are still good and tight. Any suggestions as to where to find or make replacements would be welcome.

[Peter M.]

Re: 1984 Drain Plug rattles

If you have some mysterious rattles in your 84 Corvette check out the drain plugs. There are 3 plugs under each seat and these plugs are metal and are made funny. Two of mine, one under each seat were loose and were rattleing. I think this was due to improper jacking of the car which caved in the floor board just enough to loosen these plugs. The other 4 are still good and tight. Any suggestions as to where to find or make replacements would be welcome.

Try Gale Gee. Here is his contact information (click to enlarge photo):

[Thomas F.]

Re: 1984 Drain Plug rattles

Thanks Peter, I have temporarily solved this problem by making my own plugs. I cut round pieces of 1/4" stiff rubber, put one on each side of the metal floor and held them in place with a bolt thru the center. This made a very tight fit and no rattles. I will keep this information should I decide to replace these with the original type.