Crush Washers

**SuperDave** · 7th March 2007, 08:20

I was wondering if anyone knew of a place in Auckland that stocks a decent range of crush washers suitable for sump plugs?

I've tried Supercheap/Repco and they both have a shit range, namely like 5 different sizes of copper washers none even close to being suitable.

I have called bike stores and Mt Eden dealing in Aprilia said they can order them in but he is going to check the price - he anticipates it being $10 a fucken washer.

I need crush washers to suit a 19mm sump plug on the RS.

Cheers for any advice on where to source these.

**Kwaka14** · 7th March 2007, 08:24

Try a transmission repair place, B&T maybe?

**Swoop** · 7th March 2007, 09:46

I have used the GM Holden ones. Find your local Holden dealer and ask the spare parts guys. $2.00 for a part really worth five cents...

I went through the whole procedure of Repco/Supercheap as well... Bloody hopeless!

Edit: Also, Cycletreads stock them most of the time.

Eddity edit:Also, try Appco (Repco's trade suppliers)

**vifferman** · 7th March 2007, 09:50

The Bolt Shop, on Archers Road? If they don't have them, they may know where to gettum.
I've bought a few things there, like replacement peg feelers, sprocket nuts, that sort of thing. They're usually quite different to the OEM ones, but do the job and cost a fraction of the price.

Oh - and they're usually in stock, unlike the Honda spares.

**Motu** · 7th March 2007, 11:24

You can buy a Champion assortment of sump washers,they cost about $150.Or go down to your local garage who have a box of assorted sump washers and see what they have that will fit.

**Forest** · 7th March 2007, 11:24

I make my own out of copper sheet.

But this probably isn't worth it unless you already have the copper handy.

**vifferman** · 7th March 2007, 11:26

Originally Posted by Forest

I make my own out of copper sheet.

But this probably isn't worth it unless you already have the copper handy.

You (that is to say, "One") could make them out of aluminininium too. As well. Also. Instead.

**imdying** · 7th March 2007, 11:40

Any brake specialist will have copper washers for Africa, if that helps.

**Motu** · 7th March 2007, 11:42

But you will only have yourself to blame if it leaks - it's inexcusable not to have someone else to blame when things go wrong.You are better to buy the incorrect part from someone else and let them take the rap.

Brake washers are too thin for sump plugs,you need something with more crushability.

**vifferman** · 7th March 2007, 11:53

Originally Posted by Motu

Brake washers are too thin for sump plugs,you need something with more crushability.

Like a hedgehog, perhaps, or some small furry animal.

**SuperDave** · 7th March 2007, 16:58

Cheers All. Will give the suggested a shout.

**Madness** · 7th March 2007, 17:01

Just be thankfull you're not looking for a Woodruffe Key.

**Pancakes** · 7th March 2007, 21:50

I've always used two copper washers, drop of oil (tiny tiny) between them seems to go a treat. Don't do them too tight. Mine have never leaked. Always done it like this on rally cars, my street cars, old thrash cars/4wd's and some bikes and no worries. The "assorted" packs are cheaper but then you have 9 out of 10 left that don't fit anything. Theres a gasket place just near pick a part in Te Atatu you could call? They might stamp you out something fancy at an ok price.