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Date:         Wed, 7 Apr 2010 09:39:03 -0700
Reply-To:     Jeff <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeff <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Drain Plug in Vanagon engine case
Comments: To: Charles Nighbor <cnighbor1@COMCAST.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <E5CCB7DB22DF4CD7A55786D8302BA7C1@gateway2v8e13w>
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Charles,

I would recommend a Time-Sert as opposed to a heli-coil. The Time-Sert is a much, much better repair.

Sorry, don't know anyone in Walnut Creek who can help, but it shouldn't be too difficult to find a shop that can put an insert in.

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Charles Nighbor Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 8:31 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Drain Plug in Vanagon engine case

My VW Vanagon 1991 multi-Van need a Helix coil inserted ito the engine case. the threads are getting stripped. Who in the Walnut Creek, CA Area can do that Thanks Charles Nighbor Architect Walnut Creek, CA 925 708-1295 Cell


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