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Date:         Sun, 16 Aug 1998 22:39:23 -0700
Reply-To:     marcus <marcus46@FREEWWWEB.COM>
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From:         marcus <marcus46@FREEWWWEB.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon Air Filters, & Oil Changes (was: Just Say NO...)
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Jim makes a very good point here.My 2 cents. Never try and start a oil
drain plug or spark plug with a wrench. Use only your fingers and
tighten as far as you can.Then only use a 6" socket to tighten.I haven't
yet messed this job up but who knows what tomorrow will bring.:>)
Marcus










> The only other BIG THING about oil changes in a Vanagon is:
> DON'T OVERTIGHTEN THE DRAIN PLUG.
> It doesn't need to hold a suspension bridge together, just keep the oil from
> leaking out.  Many have overtightened and STRIPPED the threads on these.
> Stripped threads is not a good thing.
>
> Good luck,
> Jim Davis
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