Here is what the whole drain valve assembly looks like:
<http://www.neobits.com/rheem_ap12159d_2_drain_valve_assembly_melet_4_70_p5772434.html>
The part in your picture is just the outer part, you have to
remove the other half. Looks like once the whole thing is out, you just
need a ball valve for 3/4" pipe thread.
This page talks about replacing a plastic drain valve:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-water-heater-drain-valve.html
Googling "replace plastic water heater drain valve" gets lots of
pages about doing this.
Todd
Seattle,WA
'86 GTI, Red of course. (exciting racey car) 276,000 miles
'01 Golf TDI, silver. (new work car) 532,000 miles
'87 Golf, Polar Silver. (retired work car) 654,000 miles <- Gone to a new
home :(
http://www.pureluckdesign.com <-Ferrari & VW stuff
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