 newbie oil change question, washer for oil drain plug, where to purchase? |
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| potomacmidget |
 Jun 18 2011, 04:13 PM
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I gotta have more cowbell....  Group: Members Posts: 161 Joined: 27-March 11 From: Maryland Member No.: 12,860 Region Association: North East States 
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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 |
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| NORD |
Jun 18 2011, 05:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,505 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Lynden Washington Member No.: 2,756 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| potomacmidget |
Jun 18 2011, 05:48 PM
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I gotta have more cowbell.... Group: Members Posts: 161 Joined: 27-March 11 From: Maryland Member No.: 12,860 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(NORD @ Jun 18 2011, 03:12 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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Thanks Nord - off to the local dealership next week... Reg |
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| type47 |
Jun 18 2011, 08:42 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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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| potomacmidget |
Jun 18 2011, 09:33 PM
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I gotta have more cowbell.... Group: Members Posts: 161 Joined: 27-March 11 From: Maryland Member No.: 12,860 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(type47 @ Jun 18 2011, 06:42 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 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... |
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| type47 |
Jun 19 2011, 07:56 AM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Where are you now? There is probably a teener in your area that would give you a drain washer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I have a few
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Jun 19 2011, 09:04 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
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 |
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| bandjoey |
Jun 19 2011, 05:32 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Www allzim com. They have one I've used for a couple of years. They had these made. Works fine.
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| potomacmidget |
Jun 19 2011, 05:59 PM
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I gotta have more cowbell.... Group: Members Posts: 161 Joined: 27-March 11 From: Maryland Member No.: 12,860 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(bandjoey @ Jun 19 2011, 03:32 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 |
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| Cevan |
Jun 19 2011, 07:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Western Massachusetts Member No.: 7,351 |
Any copper crush washer of the correct size should work. I bought 20 of them online a few years back.
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| Pat Garvey |
Jun 19 2011, 07:26 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(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 Good place! Nice folks. Dedicated. Recommend them for bits & pieces! |
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