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RWK
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 Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2025 6:27 am Post subject: Re: Oil drain plug? |
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Some of the aftermarket plugs have a 19mm hex rather than the 21mm, and do not seal well with the washer, also some plates have a crudely punched hole for the drain, largely formed concave that is tapped, this also contributes to leaking from my experience.
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runamoc 
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| Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2025 7:10 am Post subject: Re: Oil drain plug? |
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| do not seal well with the washer |
Before 'washers' it was a metallic O ring. Similar to single port intake to cylinder head gaskets. The 'seam' on the O ring went towards the bolt. 
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Bobs67vwagen
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2025 4:20 pm Post subject: Re: Oil drain plug? |
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| I just did a search on the samba classifieds in the parts 58 to 67 section and there is a guy who has six of them for 10 dollars each plus shipping. Type oil drain plate in the search box if interested-good luck |
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EverettB
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runamoc
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| Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 7:18 am Post subject: Re: Oil drain plug? |
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also there is a difference in oil strainers...video from the Kaddie Shack
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1171534064669039
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