Brian T.
       I have not removed my drain plug in years.    I purchased a pump on ebay and pump the oil out from the dipstick tube.   They do this on the new VWs and Audis at the shop.   Takes a bit longer on the westy with the thicker oil.   Makes sure you warm the engine up before you try this.
Pump is a peristaltic pump.   Gary

Date:    Sat, 5 Jun 2010 07:36:35 -0700
From:    "Brian T." <nobleman1962@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: tired oil drain plug threads (case side)

Hi Folks,
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I was wondering if anyone has had experience & could tell me about "what" t=
o use for thread insert (helicoil etc) on my 90' 2.1L motor.
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I did an oil change last night and the threads are getting soft, am afraid =
the next oil change will mean doing an insert.
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Thanks,
Brian T.
Salem Or.=0A=0A=0A