This is the first thing to consider. These things are so cheap and easy to forget about that they're probably worth buying a lifetime supply of. Figure 4 a year for 25 years. You'll need a hundred.
>From: Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM> >Reply-To: Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Oil Drain Plug Leaking >Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:34:09 -0500 > >When you last changed the oil was the drain plug washer renewed? > >Dave in KC >85 Westy >http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1 > >----- Original Message ----- >From: PSavage <psavage@SABER.NET> >To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 6:49 PM >Subject: Oil Drain Plug Leaking > > > > Hello List, > > There is a drop of oil per minute leaking from my oil drain nut. > > It won't tighten down all the way--but doesn't fall out yet. > > Don't know if the nut's threads are stripped, or the housing threads... > > > > Anybody dealt with this? > > How is it remedied & where do I take it to have it repaired? > > Thanks a lot! > > > > Phaedra > > '85 Westy 4-speed _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com |
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