I would recommend using a tourqe wrench on the oil drain plug.  The quick
reference on the back cover of the Bentley calls for  18 foot pounds of tourqe
which is less than what most guys with a 3/8 drive ratchet and socket would call
"good enough" using "seat of the pants" measurement.

John McLean  87  Vanagon  GL

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> > > > upon changing my oil today I noticed that the filer plug hole was
> > > > particially stripped. I got the plug tight but not as tight as I would
> > have
> > > > liked to.  How can I fix this???? Do I have to re-tap the case and get a
> > new
> > > > sized plug??
> > > > Chad 85GL
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