alex:

tapping for a 3/8 pipe plug is a clever method discussed in the archives.

dan

On Sun, 2 Jan 2005 17:24:05 -0500, aj <ajay@SUFFOLK.LIB.NY.US> wrote:

>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