on 2/8/04 2:49 PM, pete owsianowski at pnocean@EARTHLINK.NET wrote:

> As you Vanagon experts have probably already deduced, I am not in your
> league mechanically.
>
> Got under the '87 today and found a 10mm  Hex bolt that I got off with an
> Allen wrench.  Oil is now draining as is the filter.
>
> Is this an OEM plug?  It is absolutely the opposite of what is in the
> Manual.  I did not see a crush gasket, but have not had any oil leaking in
> that area in the past...  Plan on filling her back up and cranking up for a
> ride.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Pete
> '87 Westy
> "Joe's Van"

CORRECTION.  Went back and wiped down around the drain hole before refilling
and replacing the plug.  Reached in and found an Aluminum gasket. (Really
crushed one.) Quick trip to Auto Vantage and now have a copper gasket , same
size.

Still intrigued about the plug, though...