Date:         Tue, 8 Feb 2005 21:45:48 -0800
Reply-To:     Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oil Drain Plug Gasket
Comments: To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <42099D22.8090806@charter.net>
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Do the hoses really need to be changed every five years?  The originals
lasted almost triple that so 10 years should be safe?  Or are hoses replaced
not as good as hoses original?


Mike

On 2/8/05 9:18 PM, "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote:

> Peter wrote:
>
>> Hello again,
>>
>> So all I need now for my first oil change is a drain plug gasket. My
>> overpriced overfriendly local VW dealership does not have them on
>> stock, in fact, they couldn't locate a dealership in the bay area that
>> had one. How strictly should I keep to the specs on this part? Anyone
>> know any suitable substitutes or a good FLAPS in the bay area that's
>> likely to have one? The part number I have is N 013 8293 and I need it
>> by tonight so internet isn't going to cut it. It's for a '89 Westy.
>>
>> Cheers.
>>
>>
>>
>>
> What you want to use ideally is a copper crush gasket. It has a fiber
> center and crushes flat to make a tight seal. It should not be used a
> second time but discarded each time the oil is changed and a new one
> installed. The regular seal for the 1.9L and 2.1L WBX is a solid copper
> seal, but I prefer the crush type gasket.
>
> Just ordered up a bunch today from Ken Wilford at Vanagain.com. along
> with a complete hose kit for the fuel system on my 88 GL. It's been 5
> years on the hoses. It's time for a change.
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>
>