If it doesn't leak, it probably won't unless someone forgets the washer, or
overtightens it once [It doesn't take a bunch of torque, I use a grip on the
wrench next to the plug and just tug once, if it leaks a bit I don't care
and I've never had one fall out].

You really shouldn't need a spare plug.

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: PSavage <psavage@SABER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2001 5:17 PM
Subject: Leaky Oil Plug - Outcome

> Made it ok into the shop with my loose oil plug!
> Since they don't get daily parts deliveries from VW
> dealership 2 hrs away, I had to go with NAPA.
>
> My old leaking plug had a single copper washer & Bob,
> the mechanic, said he didn't think threads were stripped.
> He put in an "oversize" plug with 14 x 1.5 mm threads &
> washer.  Bob tells me my old plug was a replacement &
> he suspects the threads were "worn" in the case.
>
> So now I've got this "oversize" plug & washer & no oil has
> leaked in 20 minutes of driving.  Am I home free?
> Unless advised otherwise, I intend buying another "oversize"
> plug as a spare, along with the washers.
> Does all this sound cricket?
>
> Thanks all,
> Phaedra
> '85 Westy 4-speed
>