I just re-threaded my drain plug hole with 16x2mm tap and fitted a bolt to
suit it.  It had to be drilled to 14mm and the hole was already almost that
much as it is.  Used a spiral tap that makes the shaving come backward to
the outside and using a lot of grease on the tap makes sure there will be no
shaving going inside.
I never thought Helicoil is something great.
Zoltan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd.Last" <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 10:50 PM
Subject: Insert came out with oil drain plug - What to do?

>  I was changing the oil in my '88 Vanagon when I noticed that the drain
> plug pulled out the threaded case insert that had been installed many
> years ago.
> What is the best way to fix this?
> I was able to get it back into the engine, so the van can be moved - but
> I would like a more permanent fix.
> Do I just need to install another case insert?
>
> Todd
> '88 Vanagon

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