Date:         Sat, 23 Jun 2001 16:42:45 -0400
Reply-To:     Kenneth D Lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kenneth D Lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oil Drain Plug Leaking
Comments: To: wilden1@juno.com
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I used the oversized plug fix too. It works but now I can not use the
the remote oil temperature sensor there. I am going to look for a bushing
that will return the drain to original size.

Good Luck and Drive Safely
Ken Lewis
86 Crewcab,60 356
http://Neksiwel.20m.com/

On Fri, 22 Jun 2001 08:45:31 -0500 Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM> writes:
> There are oversized oil drain plugs available at NAPA.
> Drain your oil, get a flashlight, lay down under your van and look
> at the
> threads after you've cleaned them. Use a magnifying glass of you
> have to,
> but take a good look.
> If the threads are gone you'll have to use an oversized oil drain
> plug.
> If you install an oversized drain plug I would suggest that you
> peform
> all future oil changes through the oil screen drain removal method.
> Optionally you can spend about 80$ and get a heli-coil installed
> and
> change your oil yourself in the future with the use of a torque
> wrench
> and a new gasket each time.
> Remember installing half a case doesn't get it, you'd probably need
> a
> complete engine case.
>
> Stan Wilder
> 83 Westfalia Air Cooled.
>
> On Fri, 22 Jun 2001 09:03:07 -0400 Stephen Fry
> <Stephen.Fry@BANKOFAMERICA.COM> writes:
> > I do not know about a solution and would be interested in a fix.
> I
> > too have
> > this problem and have temporarily solved this by caking on
> silicone
> > over the
> > bolt to seal the bolt up. As far as I can tell it would be one
> heck
> > of a job
> > to fix since I believe that the threads are a bit worn.
> >
> > Good Luck
> > Stephen
> >
> > 85 West
>
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