> block.  Obviously not.  Here's what I'm thinking.  I saw a product in
> IMPARTS,
> that catalogue of strange tools and imported items (ph 800-325-9043) that
> I
> think may work but I need your opinions.  It's called an Oil Drain Valve
> ($17)
> "The valves are made from machined brass with a stainless steel ball that
> is
> round to within.001.  and  have teflaon sealing rings.  A locking lever
> keeps
> the thing closed until you open it. Sizes to fit most cars.
>
        [Mike Ray]
        Hi Craig,

        Yes, these work. They take forever for the oil to drain out of and
stay kinda damp collecting dust and goop on them but in your case, I would
recommend them. I had one on my `84 SVO 4 cly turbo and it worked well. It
just made draining the oil a little messy and took longer. I was given it
with the car I bought and I think I'll put it in my Westy too. I'm in the
same boat w/ a stripped plug.

        Mike
        `87 Westy
        Falls Church VA

        Hey, did my first "Westy Wave" the other day in Buffalo, NY\
        Also saw a white EV Winnie at the VW dealer in Orchard Park, NY if
anyone is looking for one on the East Coast.