Re: 1500 Thermo Plug _The End.

[Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>]

Thanks to Ulix and Chris for suggesting a propane torch.  I ended up taking
the housing to the BBQ and grilling the sucker.  The plastic charred and
hardened and I was able to unscrew it while hot with the end of a
screwdriver - it came out leaving the housing threads lovely and clean. 
Don't try this inside the house - the plastic gives off a horror stench
(remember burning toy soldiers!)
Anyway, let this be a lesson to those with the original plastic plug - a
new only costs $3 from VB (or about $10 for a brass one that will last to
the next Stone Age)

Happy Motoring,  Adrian