The stock drain plug is 14mm X 1.5 pitch.  A Heli-coil is a better choice
than the Time-Sert as less material has to be drilled out.  I also found
that a proper size Fiber gasket will make a better seal than the copper.
Particularly since the plug may not be perfectly straight after any thread
insert.

Dennis
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Ray <Mike.Ray@AMMOBILE.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, November 01, 1999 5:30 PM
Subject: Anybody got the metric thread size/pitch & Length of the 2.1 moto r
drainplug?

> I'm in a bind. I want to try the Time-Sert thread replacement kit BUT I
need
> to order and then wait for it to come in the mail. If remove the drain
plug
> (one last time)I can't drive the van until it arrives. So..... Anyone got
a
> Drain plug sitting around the garage they can measure?
>
> Thanks all
>
> " I LOVE you guys "
>
> Mike
> `87 Westy