Dan, Thank you for the reply. I was to several auto parts stores, including Autozone, and never saw the drain plug that you recommended. I certainly would have tried it, if I had. Things have changed. Yesterday, I purchased a kit of 5 different types of 14mm drain plug gaskets. It was a mistake since all but the copper crush gasket were too big. The copper gasket fit, but was somewhat larger than the OEM gasket so I decided to give it a try. I used the OEM drain plug and tightened it to the specified 18 ft-lbs. It has not leaked a drop in 48 hours. The leak is corrected for the moment. I am still uneasy because I don't know what is going on. I won't argue with success, and I will find more of those slightly oversize copper gaskets (21mm OD) before the next oil change. I will also keep the information about the drain plug that you recommended. Thank you and everyone else for your replies and advice. Mike
------------------------ Original Message ------------------------ Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2018 15:48:58 -0700 From: Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> To: "Michael A. Radtke" <wa7zpu@5by9.net> Cc: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Subject: Re: Mysterious Oil Drain Plug Leak
I solve similar problem on my van using this https://www.autozone.com/external-engine/oil-drain-plug/needa-parts-oil-drain-plug/257264_959455_0 I'd suggest that you bring your drain plug to the store and have them match it. |
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