Re: Oil Pan

["Chris DeLong" <green536@hotmail.com>]

It would depend entirely on the type of drain plug you have. Is it a 19mm? 
If so read on (if not get one). There are 2 types of drain plugs for our 
cars. some have a flat end (where the threads start) and some have a tapered 
end. If you have the flat ended one then you might be able to get away with 
the tapered ended one (it is longer and has more threads). If this fails 
then replace the pan. They are only about 32$ for a brand new one. You will 
also need a new gasket and while you are at it you might as well buy the 
tapered drain plug.


On a side note: Change your own oil.  DONT LET MONKEY LUBE PUT THAT SHITTY 
OIL FILTER ON YOUR CAR AND STRIP YOUR DRAINPLUG HOLE!!!!!!

And thats all I have to say about that..

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>It appears that some where along the lines of getting my oil changed by a
>place I won't name, they managed to strip the threads on the oil pan. I can
>get the drain bolt in, but it won't get tight enough to keep oil from
>dripping. Can I do something relatively easy like rethreading the pan or
>should I just buy a new pan all together. Trying to figure what would be
>the most cost effective and simple to fix this problem.
>Thanks,
>Chrie
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Chris DeLong
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Seattle, WA USA
'80 16V 'Rocco ragtop
'91 GLi 2.0 16V
'77 Rabbit 16V
'80 'Vert (parting out!)
'61 17 Window type II
'91 Vanagon
'77 Rabbit (for sale Cheap!)

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