I tried renewing the treads on mine but they are very weak to begin with. The options I found were, go bigger or put a coil in. I ended up getting a slightly larger plug from the auto parts store and taping to fit that. It's not VW but it fits tight and I can buy washers easy for it. No mater what you do, I'd say use some type of drain bolt because of the flange they have. Also remember to use a washer. They are the key to keeping this from happening again. JFF
>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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