Date:         Wed, 9 Oct 2002 09:11:43 -0400
Reply-To:     Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
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From:         Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Lost Oil Drain Bolt
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DaBomb
I believe that a spark plug will do as a substitute drain plug.
Larry

DaBomb wrote:

> Well, went up to Joshua Tree and waved at two Vanagon owners.  On my return,
> seems my drain bolt (which my mechanic had mentioned appeared to be
> stripped) fell out and hemorrhaged oil all over the roadside.
>
> My air-cooled buddy behind me did a temporary fix by using an air-cooled lug
> nut to staunch the flow and it got me home. <snip>

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