In an emergency a spark plug with the porcelain broken off can be used
as a drain plug until the right repair can be made.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Bob Stevens wrote:
>
> Because it's not an uncommon problem, most FLAPS have self-tapping
> replacements, which I'd suggest trying first, rather than heli-coil. jAfter
> doing it, I'd suggest running some cheap. light oil through the fill/drain
> with the plug out to remove any shavings remaining in the case from the
> procedure.
> I'm glad you were alert and didn't burn up the motor ;>)
>
> Bob Stevens
> '87 Syncro Westy
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