Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2019 09:53:28 -0400
Reply-To: Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: copper crush washers
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When I bought my 86 in 2001 and got supplies to change the oil I got the
copper washer from a list vendor. When I actually changed the oil I found
there was no washer. It hadn't been leaking so I didn't put the washer on.
it has never leaked through a bunch of oil changes with no washer. What's
up with that?
Edward
On Sat, Aug 31, 2019, 11:24 PM David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote:
> Autozone, or any outfit that sells oil, will take the filter, too.
> Usually, they just say, "Leave it over there." I always put it back in the
> box for less mess. Occasionally I have been asked for my name and contact
> information when recycling oil and filters, but usually not.
>
> On Sat, Aug 31, 2019 at 6:32 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Sidestory: I was in Tennessee, on my way back from a trip to New
> England
> > back to San Diego. Needed an oil change. Went to WalMart. I've done it
> > before with Walmart, although they were baffled at little at first at
> which
> > end of the car the motor was. Figured it would be OK (with some
> > handholding). Nope. Lady took all kinds of info about my vehicle, what
> I
> > wanted to do, etc. Said it would take 1.5 hours. Plus whatever it cost.
> > Nope.
> >
> > Also...it was scary hot and humid in that area at that time of year.
> >
> > Went back into Walmart. Bought a $0.97 funnel; bought a drain pan for a
> > couple bucks. Changed oil behind Walmart. Old oil went into 5 quart
> > container (the new oil one) via the funnel. Went next door to AutoZone
> > where they took it for recycling. Filter and rags and newly purchased
> oil
> > drain pan (minimal oil on it) went into dumpster behind AutoZone.
> > I always travel with a proper Oil Filter and proper hollow copper crush
> > washer....for situations like this.
> > Maybe I wasn't 100% in my disposal technique, especially regarding
> > whatever residual oil was in filter, but I really tried to get it all out
> > into drain pan; got most of it, I am sure. At worst....a couple
> > tablespoons.
> >
> > Ended up the day with some prime Tennessee pork rib BBQ at my
> > campsite.....hey, somehow it always works out with Vanagons.
> > Moral of the story: Plan ahead when on a long roadtrip.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Saturday, August 31, 2019, 5:26:23 PM PDT, Richard Koerner <
> > rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
> >
> > I guess my price in lot of 50 was about $0.50 each from BelRay. Not
> too
> > bad for something that works; when oil drips get splayed all over
> underside
> > of engine, it's a bummer, lots of effort for cleanup. Anyway, internet
> > purchase was way easier than driving all around town to find a solution.
> >
> > The overall cost when considering cost of Oil, cost of Oil filter, my
> time
> > and hassle....the price of the crush washer is almost invisible.
> > (ALSO: I am immensely pleased and satisfied with your invention....the
> > aluminum bracket that allows a SOLID TDI starter motor to connect with a
> > Vanagon/Subie 2.2. Very well done my man! I drove all the way from St.
> > Louis to San Diego, parking a little downhill each night at campsite so I
> > could bumpstart the motor the next morning....ugh...that was not a happy
> > time for me. All fixed with your excellent bracket and the TDI starter
> > motor.)
> > Not sure of Aluminum vs. Copper. Both seem OK. Soft metals....allow
> > sealing. For me, the hollow copper worked....the solid copper didn't.
> > Rich
> > San Diego
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Saturday, August 31, 2019, 4:09:32 PM PDT, Karl Mullendore <
> > tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM> wrote:
> >
> > That's a lot of $ for a crush washer. I pay 13 cents US from my parts
> > supplier. FWIW, back when I was still doing customer service the proper
> > gasket was aluminium, has that changed?
> >
> >
>
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