DaBomb
I believe that a spark plug will do as a substitute drain plug.
Larry

DaBomb wrote:

> Well, went up to Joshua Tree and waved at two Vanagon owners.  On my return,
> seems my drain bolt (which my mechanic had mentioned appeared to be
> stripped) fell out and hemorrhaged oil all over the roadside.
>
> My air-cooled buddy behind me did a temporary fix by using an air-cooled lug
> nut to staunch the flow and it got me home. <snip>