Thanks for the reply, Peter.

So I called the dealership back and gave him the part # from the BusDepot
web site. They don't stock that one either, but at least it is
cheaper....only $12! :o

The down side is that they won't include a free washer for that price. Looks
like time for a BusDepot order!

Take care,
TomC

-----Original Message-----
From: Buettner, Peter [mailto:PGB@dolby.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 2:11 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Oil drain plug for '85

Your parts guy must be a complete moron.  According to ETKA 068 103 193 A is
a plug in the diesel oil pan (M16).  Bus Depot has the right part (M14x1.5).
Fits all Vanagon years.  The matching washer is N 013 814 9.

Good luck,
Peter

-----Original Message-----
From: Carrington, Tom [ mailto:TCarrington@ReliTech.com
<mailto:TCarrington@ReliTech.com> ]
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 10:44 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Oil drain plug for '85

Howdy all,

After 18 months and and a good 10k miles or so, I finally felt ashamed
enough to change my Crew Cab's oil. I went out to do it last weekend, but it

looks like the PO buggered up the drain plug pretty well. I want to have a
replacement plug on hand before trying to remove the old one.

I called the local dealer, and he told me I needed part # 068 103 193A as
the replacement drain plug. His price is about $22.00! But at least he will
include the washer for that price. ;)

When I look on the busdepot.com site, I see part # N 029 7012 for $3.95

Does anyone know if the Busdepot $4 plug will work?

TomC
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85 Vanagon Crew Cab
82 Westy diesel=>gas conversion
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