Take the Van to a qualified VW mechanic and have him re thread the oil drain
hole.
It should be about a $50.00 to $70.00 job.
Could be less depending on what size town you're in.
In my estimate the services of a pro will be little more than buying the
tools and doing it yourself.

Stan Wilder
Engine Ceramics
214-352-4931
www.engineceramics.com

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From: "aj" <ajay@SUFFOLK.LIB.NY.US>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2005 4:24 PM
Subject: oil plug insert

> Can anyone describe the process of rethreading the oil plug at the
> bottom of the engine?  It seems that the previous owner of the van used
> a gorilla
> to make oil changes leaving a single thread to bolt up the plug.  I feel
> so stupid about the problem because it took over two years to find out
> the causeof the leak.
> I changed the gasket at the oil cooler and was about to dive into the
> oil pressure gauge at the back of the engine when I decided to check out
> the threads in the case.
> Needless to say I was shocked. Can anyone describe the tools needed,
> their sizes, an insert or increase the size of the hole in the case,
> what to be careful of, etc. etc. etc.?
> Please be aware that I am handy but old(75) and close up work is not easy.
> TIA
> Alex
>
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