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Subject:Oversized Oil Drain plug ?? 2.1
From:Kevin Carrubba
Date:Sun, 9 Nov 2003 16:30:14 EST

Volks,
After dealing with the clutch slave cylinder last week I decided to put off
the oil change till this week.  Well, nothings easy.  I pulled the plug and the
threads came with it.  Any one know what the next size up is for a 2.1?  I'm
thinking I can go up a size and retap the hole?   Auto zone had one 14x1.25
but it was 2/8  of and inch to long and I was not sure if that would hit the
camshaft.  No good part stores open today so I'll have to wait till tomorrow to
see if I can find the right length  unless does it matter?  The last place to
change the oil was some quick place in OH  and was the first time it was not
serviced by the dealer in San Diego since new.  Sure glad the PO saved $10...
 I'll never let anyone change the oil on my cars anymore.  Is this a common
problem of the 2.1   my last 88 had the same problem after a jiffy lube
Thanks
Kevin
87 Westy
81 Vanagon

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