Date:         Fri, 22 Aug 2003 09:37:34 -0400
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Tell the truth, OT,was  Re: Tapping oil drain plug
Comments: To: Scott Grillo <sgrillo@FLYTWA.NET>
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"I really didn't have time to change the oil myself"

        Really..... I bet you have time to watch TV!

I never use this excuse..... I hate it.  Tell the truth, its not a priority.
TV is.  family is, a good dinner with friends.  Just tell the truth.
With this kind of BS, you DR. behind your name.

                                  Hey its friday........
                                       Eric





Scott Grillo wrote:

>My friendly Jiffy Lube stripped mine a few years ago (please no flames, I
>really didn't have time to change the oil myself).  In any event, my
>mechanic ended up using a Helicoil to repair the damage.  That would be my
>recommendation, it's worked ok, and it's secure.
>
>Good Luck,
>
>Scott
>
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>---Date:    Thu, 21 Aug 2003 23:10:53 -0400
>---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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