Date:         Fri, 19 Apr 1996 19:05:12 -0400
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From:         DHaynes57@aol.com
Subject:      Re: Oil drain plug (Westy 85)

In a message dated 96-04-18 09:28:04 EDT, gagnonn@disst.qc.ca (Normand
Gagnon) writes:

>
>My mechanic had installed (as a patch) a spark plug as oil drain plug. He
>said to me that the oil pan treads are stripped, so the next size is a spark
>plug. Is there a better solution, or maybe a real drain plug with the size
>of a spark plug ?

You should be able to get a drain plug with a 14mm thread.  I would suggest a
heli-coil.  If the 144mm thread wears out, you are in trouble.

Dennis.

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