Donald Baxter  Atlanta, Georgia wrote:

>It turns out that the van was sold to me without the O-ring/washer that =
fits
>with the plug bolt--I had no way of knowing that there was supposed to be
>one and didn't replace with a new one when I bought the first bolt.  When
>the dealer sold me the second bolt, he asked if I needed a new O-ring to g=
o
>with it.  Thanks for not telling me the first time!

But please use copper O-ring/washer.  At my dealer I always get a box with
oil filter and an included copper washer. In every DIY I know it is =
recommended
to use new washers when closing the oil drain.

Helmut
'80 Camper