thanks for all the great info from the list, right now I thinking pros and cons about heli vs self tapping plug, would heli be better or not as good as self tap. why would i need to stick my sender else where? BTW I have a 1.9l thanks and what a start to my week.. hehe ;) Joe -----Original Message----- From: Ken Lewis <kdlewis_wasting_time@ACCESS4LESS.NET> Sent: Sep 20, 2004 3:44 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: oil drain not snug. feels loose Your FLAPS carry an oversized, self tapping plug. Worked for me. Downside is the oil temperature sender will have to find a new home. They also carry a ball-valve replacement for the drain plug. Anybody using one of these? Sounds scary. Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab 60 356 T-5 Porsche http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon tech, pixs, O2 monitor gadget ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Fortino" <fortino1@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2004 10:28 PM Subject: [VANAGON] oil drain not snug. feels loose
> well tonight after doing my MM OIL treatment, I put my drain bolt back up and the > damn thing seems soft and won't tighten feels loose and now I got a drip, could a worn washer > be the ticket? not allowing it to tighten all the way??I'm going to drain the oil in a few days, might have to get a new bolt also? hope my block isnt cross treaded? > > Joe > |
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