Date:         Fri, 18 Jul 1997 09:30:29 -0700
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Chet Douglas <cdouglas@PROAXIS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oil plug stripped, fix needed

Yes.
Jiffy Lube did that to my van but it wasn't found until my mechanic was
tuning it up.  There is a special kit that he used that rethreaded the
hole to a larger diameter, then a special insert is screwed in and the
normal size nut then fits fine!  Don't panic!

Chet
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Chet Douglas - CRD Consulting - Peripheral FW,SW,and Drivers
(541) 754 - 1817

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