VANAGON archives -- August 2017, week 5 (#38)

Date:         Thu, 31 Aug 2017 08:35:35 -0700
Reply-To:     David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: FYI.. oil drain plug
Comments: To: Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CAFdLW6nP2SwhFR=C+nhw9aDeVCizADRy=epHmhK=dPVzOGGazg@mail.gmail.com>
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No problem with regards to the conical seat?  That one appears to be flat.

mcneely

On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 8:31 AM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> I forgot the brand ..  it's Needa
>
> I'd think it fits better than the OEM one.. the head is bigger (17mm) but
> it has thick base that fit inside the recess and the head is flushed with
> the drain hole. Next oil change I'll swap the rubber gasket for a crush
> washer...
>
> http://www.autozone.com/external-engine/engine-oil-
> drain-plug/needa-parts-engine-oil-drain-plug/257264_959455_
> 0?fromString=search&make=Honda&model=&year=
>
> yes Autozone web page says it doesn't fit vanagon but it does
>
> dan
>

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