The scratch might benefit from JB Weld, RTV sealant or a number of
other remedies.

Jim

On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 12:21 PM, Joe T. <vanagon85@gmail.com> wrote:
> Speaking of the drain plug, I'm having a hell of a time getting mine out.
> (It's my own fault, I'm the one who tightened it in there.)
>
> I'm using the correct male socket thingy, but with the tight spaces I can't
> seem to get proper leverage to get the plug to budge. �It's strange, I
> haven't had this problem in five years of periodically removing this plug.
>
> Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
>
>
> Background: I have a chronic axle flange seal leak and re-fill the case
> through the plug whole with a crank pump every six months or so.
>
> The leak is due to stupidity--I scratched the side of the flange surface
> yanking a seal out of it several years ago and must do penance for my sin
> after every few months of leaking. �At least the fluid is staying fresh,
> right?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Joe T.
>
> On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 5:30 PM, Daryl Christensen <daryl@aatransaxle.com>wrote:
>
>> I, for one, am smiling David..Sure glad I have never done such a silly
>> thing
>> in my 40+ yrs of wrenching..Yeah, that's the ticket...
>> And really glad I have never left a drain plug out after a rebuild..Makes
>> such a mess on my shoes...
>>
>> Daryl of AA Transaxle
>> 425-788-4070
>> "On the cutting edge of Old technology"
>> 86 Syncro Westy with a Zetec in the trunk
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>> David Beierl
>> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 1:39 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Manual trans -- note to self:
>>
>> a) Do not attempt to measure gear oil level while van is up on ramps
>> at the rear.
>>
>> b) Especially whilst wearing a welding jacket.
>>
>> c) If you absolutely insist on doing this, DON'T DROP THE PLUG.
>>
>> d) Arrrgggghhhh....
>>
>> David
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Joe T.
> '85 Wolfsburg Westy Subie 2.2
>