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Date:         Tue, 3 Aug 2010 00:34:13 -0700
Reply-To:     Zolly <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Zolly <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
Subject:      Re: Insert came out with oil drain plug - What to do?
Comments: To: "Todd.Last" <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
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I just re-threaded my drain plug hole with 16x2mm tap and fitted a bolt to suit it. It had to be drilled to 14mm and the hole was already almost that much as it is. Used a spiral tap that makes the shaving come backward to the outside and using a lot of grease on the tap makes sure there will be no shaving going inside. I never thought Helicoil is something great. Zoltan

----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd.Last" <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 10:50 PM Subject: Insert came out with oil drain plug - What to do?

> I was changing the oil in my '88 Vanagon when I noticed that the drain > plug pulled out the threaded case insert that had been installed many > years ago. > What is the best way to fix this? > I was able to get it back into the engine, so the van can be moved - but > I would like a more permanent fix. > Do I just need to install another case insert? > > Todd > '88 Vanagon

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