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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ newbie oil change question
Posted by: potomacmidget Jun 18 2011, 04:13 PM
All,
I just ordered the oil strainer gasket kit/crush washer + a mahle filter from pelican, and I read a string from the Cap'n on how to change the oil (I have had my 71 1.7L for a couple of months) but noted on pelican that they don't sell the washer for the drain plug anymore. Will I be able to re-use the washer on the drain plug? (assuming there is one on there) and/or who else should I buy one from? As I am new to this car (I have an MG as my other toy) what other vendors should I look up online? Any advice appreciated.
thanks
Reg
Posted by: NORD Jun 18 2011, 05:12 PM
Thats right nobody sells them. I had to go to the Porsche Dealer
told him I wanted 6 ea. He gave me 6 ea. for free and told me
if thier wrong come see him. They were the gaskets for the
strainer kit. The plug is a little more wider 
Posted by: potomacmidget Jun 18 2011, 05:48 PM
Thats right nobody sells them. I had to go to the Porsche Dealer
told him I wanted 6 ea. He gave me 6 ea. for free and told me
if thier wrong come see him. They were the gaskets for the
strainer kit. The plug is a little more wider
Thanks Nord - off to the local dealership next week...
Reg
Posted by: type47 Jun 18 2011, 08:42 PM
One source I use for type IV stuff that is "close" to us is bus depot in PA. Not worth it to just order drain washers but when you get a few items and that makes the shipping worth it. McMaster-Carr also has a nice selection of hardware.
busdepot.com
I've also used Pelican, GPR, AA, autohausaz, bus boys, others that don't come to mind
Posted by: potomacmidget Jun 18 2011, 09:33 PM
One source I use for type IV stuff that is "close" to us is bus depot in PA. Not worth it to just order drain washers but when you get a few items and that makes the shipping worth it. McMaster-Carr also has a nice selection of hardware.
busdepot.com
I've also used Pelican, GPR, AA, autohausaz, bus boys, others that don't come to mind
Thanks for the resources Jim, I will check them out, guess your just down the road from me, I use to live in Burke years ago...
Posted by: type47 Jun 19 2011, 07:56 AM
Where are you now? There is probably a teener in your area that would give you a drain washer 
I have a few
Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Jun 19 2011, 09:04 AM
Since I always remove the sump and never the drain plug during an oil change, I've never needed an extra drain plug gasket. The gaskets are the same for both, and should never be reused.
The Cap'n
Posted by: bandjoey Jun 19 2011, 05:32 PM
Www allzim com. They have one I've used for a couple of years. They had these made. Works fine.
Posted by: potomacmidget Jun 19 2011, 05:59 PM
Www allzim com. They have one I've used for a couple of years. They had these made. Works fine.
Bill - thanks for the response, I will check them out.
Reg
Posted by: Cevan Jun 19 2011, 07:19 PM
Any copper crush washer of the correct size should work. I bought 20 of them online a few years back.
Posted by: Pat Garvey Jun 19 2011, 07:26 PM
One source I use for type IV stuff that is "close" to us is bus depot in PA. Not worth it to just order drain washers but when you get a few items and that makes the shipping worth it. McMaster-Carr also has a nice selection of hardware.
busdepot.com
I've also used Pelican, GPR, AA, autohausaz, bus boys, others that don't come to mind
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