Date:         Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:30:57 -0600
Reply-To:     Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Heli-coil vs options for oil drain plug
Comments: To: Matt Sutton <msutts@earthlink.net>
In-Reply-To:  <C67F9146.53D9%msutts@earthlink.net>
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Don't forget this link Matt:
http://www.roadhaus.com/shops_advanced_search_results.php

One shown in Brooklyn:
*L&M Foreign Cars*
1331 Utica Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11203
Phone: 718 451 9894
Fax: 718 451 2973
bill@LandMforeigncars.com
http://www.LandMForeignCars.com

Owner: Bill

Just my opinion ... if you're onto yourself about botching some of these
kinds of repairs and don't feel you have any margin on this one (I've
learned my limitations the hard way), take it to a shop you can have
confidence in and be done with it. Worth the $$.
Temp fix is a sparkplug by report. I'd cut everything off of it above the
wrench-purchase part (in other words, the ceramic part).Bob

On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 11:10 AM, Matt Sutton <msutts@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> Well, it's come to this. I swear I've tried to be careful with the torque
> of
> the drain plug, but on this last oil change something definitely got spun,
> and I'm weighing my options.
>
> The drain was "repaired" before, but unfortunately by tapping to a larger
> hole. I'm tempted to get a kit, borrow a cordless drill, follow directions
> carefully, etc.,  but I don't see a lot of room for error here and my past
> with new operations has been to botch them at least once.
>
> So, I'm looking for options. A Napa guy gave me a "universal" rubber-like
> plug, which seems like a last ditch possibility. Are there any other
> possible fixes? And, if no, does anyone recommend a mechanic in NYC who'd
> be
> good for this kind of thing?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Matt Sutton
> 88 GL 4spd
> Brooklyn NY
>