The correct thread size is 14 X 1.5. Don't recall the part number but
Oil-Tite sells both a 1st and 2nd oversize that is self tapping. Use a
fiber gasket and make sure the head diameter will fit in the recess for
the oil plug. There are a number of different head designs.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Kevin Carrubba
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2003 4:30 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
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