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Ampex351
I know it's not a 914 but does
The oil drain plug on an 87 VW
van need a washer?
Thank you
raynekat
QUOTE(Ampex351 @ Jul 7 2020, 05:50 PM) *

I know it's not a 914 but does
The oil drain plug on an 87 VW
van need a washer?
Thank you


Always need a softer sealing washer between the drain plug and the engine block....no matter what the vehicle make.
A drain plug on it's own is not enough.
Basic auto 101.
Ampex351
QUOTE(raynekat @ Jul 7 2020, 08:57 PM) *

QUOTE(Ampex351 @ Jul 7 2020, 05:50 PM) *

I know it's not a 914 but does
The oil drain plug on an 87 VW
van need a washer?
Thank you


Always need a softer sealing washer between the drain plug and the engine block....no matter what the vehicle make.
A drain plug on it's own is not enough.
Basic auto 101.


That's what I thought. THANK YOU!
porschetub
QUOTE(Ampex351 @ Jul 8 2020, 03:18 PM) *

QUOTE(raynekat @ Jul 7 2020, 08:57 PM) *

QUOTE(Ampex351 @ Jul 7 2020, 05:50 PM) *

I know it's not a 914 but does
The oil drain plug on an 87 VW
van need a washer?
Thank you


Always need a softer sealing washer between the drain plug and the engine block....no matter what the vehicle make.
A drain plug on it's own is not enough.
Basic auto 101.


That's what I thought. THANK YOU!

Yes copper crush washer or alloy type are fine.
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