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Date:         Thu, 21 Aug 2003 23:10:53 -0400
Reply-To:     Arthur Anderson <rgylpunk@MAINE.RR.COM>
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From:         Arthur Anderson <rgylpunk@MAINE.RR.COM>
Subject:      Tapping oil drain plug
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good evening folks,
        The threads of the oil drain plug of the 83 1.9L engine I'm installing
in my 85 westy weekender are quite stripped, I'm afraid. The PO had a
rubber stopper sort of deal in there, but I'm not sure I trust
that...while it's out and empty I'd like to try to trace the threads so
I can stick a bolt back in there. Anyone know what size tap to use?
Also, is it okay to just toss in a bolt or should I order one of the
fancy-pants drain plug bolts I was just looking at on volkscafe.com?


Thanks,
        Arthur


portland, maine
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