Date:         Thu, 29 Apr 1999 21:45:03 EDT
Reply-To:     Jwilli941@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Hill <Jwilli941@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: oil drain plug sealing rings?
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  lindgre@ONLINE.NO writes:

<< Of course, the dealer should have these, but a well-assorted
FLAPS should  too, as many cars uses copper rings on the
drain plugs. >>

Hello,

I wouldn't use the Golf/Jetta style copper crush rings on the
Vanagon but instead use the smaller OD aluminum ones from
VW.  I can't swear to it but I seem to remember more pulled
case threads with those that used the copper ones vs. the
aluminum rings.  Probably had something to do with the larger
OD putting some additional or incorrect loading on the case
sealing surface area, but who really knows?

-Todd Hill
 VolksWerks Transaxles
 Olympia, WA
 360-412-0948