If you blow an oil galley plug be certain to check your oil over-pressure
relief valve for proper operation.  If it is stuck or "hung" in the bore
your engine oil pump will develop tremendous pressure on cold start;  enough
to potentially rupture an oil filter and/or unseat a poorly staked galley
plug.

Justin Jensen
SLC Utah
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim DiGennaro <limbo@BCN.NET>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 1998 12:24 PM
Subject: Re: Subject: Oil gallery plugs poping

>Hi Don,
>  I had that happen on my 79 bus. It was quite cold if I rememeber.
>Luckily it was a Saturday morning and I wasn't going anywhere in
>particular.  I didn't have the luxury to drill and tap so I replaced it
>with a new stock plug. I didn't have any problems after that. Might be a
>good idea to put some lock tite or high tack on the plug before
>reinstalling. I also gave the center a good tap once it was in place to
>make sure the outside edge was seated. I was a little nervous abnout the
>plug because it was only a interference fit but it stayed in place. Good
>luck.  Take care.
>--
>
>                          -Jim DiGennaro
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