Date:         Tue, 16 Jun 2015 12:58:07 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM>
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From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM>
Subject:      Re: crush washer
Comments: To: george jannini <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM>
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When I try to get one locally I always wind up with a flat copper washer, or a fiber washer. Either one will work, but I remember using a dual layer aluminum crush washer years ago. Is there any advantage to the aluminum washer?


Karl Wolz
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> On Jun 16, 2015, at 12:25 PM, george jannini <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I have never had a problem with needing to use a used crush washer in a
> pinch, (ha!) and it isn't as if you're going to be facing a gusher or
> anything.
> 
> If you need it now try FLAPS.
> 
> Geo/ATL
> 
>> On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 3:05 PM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I use the one that was on my drain plug when I got the van in 2001.  It's

>> never leaked.  I bought a replacement when I ordered my first set of oil
>> filters but still haven't had a need to use it.  That's about 25 oil
>> changes.  I know people have trouble with leaks at the drain plug, but I
>> never have.
>> Edward
>> 
>>> On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 2:06 PM, Stuart <ve3smf@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> The part number is in the manual.  I usually buy ten at a time from NAPA,
>>> as you need one each time you change the oil.Cheers!Stuart
>>> 
>>> 
>>>     On Tuesday, June 16, 2015 11:28 AM, Stan Shapiro <
>>> mail@STANSHAPIRO.COM> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> What type of crush washer do you use for the oil drain plug?  Where can
>>> you
>>> buy them?  Gowesty had sent out an aluminum washer with their oil change

>>> kit, but they don't sell them individually.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks
>>> 
>>> stan
>>> 
>>