> block. Obviously not. Here's what I'm thinking. I saw a product in > IMPARTS, > that catalogue of strange tools and imported items (ph 800-325-9043) that > I > think may work but I need your opinions. It's called an Oil Drain Valve > ($17) > "The valves are made from machined brass with a stainless steel ball that > is > round to within.001. and have teflaon sealing rings. A locking lever > keeps > the thing closed until you open it. Sizes to fit most cars. > [Mike Ray] Hi Craig,
Yes, these work. They take forever for the oil to drain out of and stay kinda damp collecting dust and goop on them but in your case, I would recommend them. I had one on my `84 SVO 4 cly turbo and it worked well. It just made draining the oil a little messy and took longer. I was given it with the car I bought and I think I'll put it in my Westy too. I'm in the same boat w/ a stripped plug. Mike `87 Westy Falls Church VA Hey, did my first "Westy Wave" the other day in Buffalo, NY\ Also saw a white EV Winnie at the VW dealer in Orchard Park, NY if anyone is looking for one on the East Coast. |
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