Author Topic: washer for oil drain plug. (Read 3650 times)

ricardo · « **on:** October 30, 2018, 02:04:08 PM »

Hi I've just taken delivery of one of these. It's aluminium!! Is that right? I expected rubber. It came from David Silver

Trigger · « **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2018, 02:07:04 PM »

Yes, it is a alloy crush washer. I have to buy them in trade in packs of 100

ricardo · « **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2018, 02:14:36 PM »

Thanks Trigger.
It has to be quite firmly bolted down then?

Trigger · « **Reply #3 on:** October 30, 2018, 02:57:24 PM »

Yes, 25 ftlb torque, much more than this could crack the sump pan

ricardo · « **Reply #4 on:** October 30, 2018, 03:42:39 PM »

Ok thanks. Don't have a torque spanner but I'll tighten it gently and if oil seeps i'l give it a little more.

Cheers Ricardo

gtmdriver · « **Reply #5 on:** October 30, 2018, 06:10:02 PM »

I have moved over to using Dowty Washers for the drain plugs of all my vehicles.

They have a bonded in rubber seal for extra security.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M10-Metric-Dowty-Washer-Bonded-Seal-2-Pack-/171348552254

Trigger · « **Reply #6 on:** October 30, 2018, 06:54:30 PM »

Ok thanks. Don't have a torque spanner but I'll tighten it gently and if oil seeps i'l give it a little more.

Cheers Ricardo

Not tight enough and it will fall out, too tight and it will crack the sump pan

ricardo · « **Reply #7 on:** October 30, 2018, 07:07:27 PM »

wise words from you all
regards

Ricardo

SumpMagnet · « **Reply #8 on:** October 30, 2018, 11:22:46 PM »

It is well worth investing in a torque wrench! I would not be without one.

Maxcaddy (Nighthawk) · « **Reply #9 on:** October 30, 2018, 11:30:23 PM »

Buy a 1/4" drive low reading one. The usual 1/2" drives are only good for torquing up car wheels.

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