Oversized self tapping plugs are also available. The pipe plug is a
nifty choice as the tapered thread eliminates the need for gasket. Also,
the copper washer is a stupid idea. Using aluminum to crush copper is
silly. Get a fiber or nylon gasket from the oil-tite rack. Both of these
will seal easier and can be used multiple times.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Daniel L. Katz
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2006 4:12 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: stripped oil drain plug

as per an archive suggestion, another fix is to drill and tap for a 3/8
pipe plug. a 3/8 pipe plug has worked well for years and many oil
changes
in our '84, which had a leaky, and eventually stripped, stock drain
plug.