A great big Thanks to all who responded to my distress call yesterday
(Ken, Eric, Don. Dan, David and Kyle), as usual you were "spot on" with
your advice. I went to my local FLAPS to see what they had to offer. They
suggested an expanding rubber plug and a trip to my mechanic. They did
not try to sell me a do-it-yourself kit. I don't know if they didn't have
one or the salesman wasn't aware of one. Anyway, I installed the rubber
plug and for a fleeting moment thought it would be OK till the next oil
change. Then I realized that I will soon be in Moab, Utah, 4-wheelin'
with the gang at the Syncro Safari, and this plug hangs down below the
engine!! So I called Mark, my friendly mechanic to see what it would cost
to repair. If I supplied my own oil, he would do it for $35...so off I
went. Mark is a very good mechanic and lets me help, I not only save
money, but I get to learn. I put the van up on the rack and just reached
up to touch the rubber plug and it dropped right out, and fortunately,
right into the oil pan on the floor, followed by 4.5 quarts of oil!! Good
tip, Eric ( "Don't trust that rubber plug" ) So the oil got drained and
Mark drilled, tapped and inserted a coil, screwed in the plug and away we
go.

I still have't checked on the cost of the kit to do this work, but I
think I saved money because although the kit includes a "tap set" I could
use over and over, I  hope this is the only time I will need this repair
this year. And I learned how easy it can be done just by following the
advise of "The List".

Thanks again!!

Steve and Jo Ann Wacker
San Marcos, Ca.
90 Carat
86 Syncro

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