Kevin,
try to grind it off on a bench or disc grinder. Don't forget to break the
edge with a file.

KARL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Carrubba" <CTTAPER@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2003 9:30 PM
Subject: Oversized Oil Drain plug ?? 2.1

> 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