Ha! I wish my solution could be to drop in a Zetec. That would be very
satisfactory.

While it sounds a nightmare, I will try drilling and tapping the bolt,
thread in another bolt and pry it out that way. Or something...

I would use a pump but i'm sure it won't get it all out and I hate the idea
of putting fresh oil and filter in with old oil left in the sump.

Does anyone know if rivet nuts are made that big? I'd hate to pry on the
bolt only to pull a huge hole through the case.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com>
Date: Jan 14, 2007 1:55 PM
Subject: Re: timesert install
To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com

Now that's a solution!   :)

On 1/14/07, Bob Mac <BOBMACDOWELL@webtv.net> wrote:
>
>   I had the exact same problem with mine. What's amazing is that it
> didn't leak any oil. Finally i got tired of messing with it and got my
> suction pump that i use on my boat and sucked the oil out thru the dip
> stick tube. Don't laugh, it works. Then after about 3 oil changes i put
> in a new zetech conversion and that's the end of that story.
>

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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
www.crescentbeachguitar.com

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1990 Carat