ok i was plaged with this just this past thursday, i ordered a timesert from aircooled.
question to those that have installed this, what the best way to get working on it? they show a drill
on the website, i can use a tap handle? or just get the drill under the bus and get it this way..

Thanks
Joe

-----Original Message-----
>From: mordo <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM>
>Sent: Feb 23, 2007 6:15 AM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Oil drain problem
>
>I did the Timesert repair recently and can confirm that it is a good system
>and a well made kit of tools. It would not appear from the manufacturer's
>description that thread adhesive is necessary. The insert installing tool is
>supposed to expand the insert thus locking it in to the hole. I will be most
>disappointed if the insert backs out the next time I loosen the drain plug.
>
>If it hasn't been mentioned, Aircooled.net rents the kit for $25 plu the
>cost of inserts you request. The tool kit retails for minimum $108 US.
>
>---------- Forwarded message ----------
>From: Ed Wiebe <wiebeis@shaw.ca>
>Date: Feb 22, 2007 7:59 PM
>Subject: Re: Oil drain problem
>To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
>
>This is a follow up post. I did some research and found a very informative
>site here: http://www.timesert.com/
>It gives instructions on how to install Timeserts, what sizes are needed for
>certain engines including Vanagons.
>I don't think I'll need to go to the oversize Timeserts, which are
>recommended in cases where the thread is damaged in the aluminium block.  If
>that is the case, then I would also rethread for the larger diameter insert.
>I will certainly use the red Locktite.
>By the way, it was a new copper washer that was used and is now stuck
>between the plug and the Timesert.
>From now on I'll use nylon washers.
>Next post should be to report success sometime in the near future.
>
>Ed Wiebe
>1990 Westfalia
>
>
>--
>mordo
>1990 Carat