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Posted by: JawjaPorsche Feb 17 2013, 07:11 AM

I am planning to replace my plastic tunnel fuel lines soon. Needless to say, I am going to pull the fuel tank. I am going to replace the strainer screen for the fuel tank. I will probably need to replace the fitting washer while I have it off. Can I get this rubber washer at a good hardware store? I don't want to have a leak after putting everything together!

Thank you in advance for your help and response!

Posted by: walterolin Feb 17 2013, 07:42 AM

As you noted a few days ago, don't discount AA. Gaskets are copper, two sizes. Go to the "914 Fuel Tank Parts" page, look at #'s 10, 11, and 13. 10 is the strainer. I got all three a few weeks back.

Olin

Posted by: JawjaPorsche Feb 17 2013, 07:46 AM

QUOTE(walterolin @ Feb 17 2013, 08:42 AM)

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Feb 17 2013, 08:18 AM

They are also available at the bus depot, the Bughaus , Vw parts houses, cip1, most independent pcar shops, etc.

Posted by: Nozzle Feb 17 2013, 08:26 AM

Do these copper washers require any other sealant? When I removed mine they both had some sort of gasket sealer applied to the threads by the previous owners mechanics.

Posted by: Rotary'14 Feb 17 2013, 09:22 AM

Actually the original sealing washers are made of fiber. I believe the engineers were worried about an electrolytic reaction between the steel tank to the copper washer, to the aluminum tank nipple.
I have some for sale for $1 (for 2) plus postage.

-Robert

Posted by: JawjaPorsche Feb 17 2013, 10:00 AM

QUOTE(Rotary'14 @ Feb 17 2013, 10:22 AM)

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Feb 17 2013, 06:14 PM

I installed Teflon washers eight years ago and they work great.

Posted by: Nozzle Feb 17 2013, 08:03 PM

QUOTE(Rotary'14 @ Feb 17 2013, 10:22 AM)