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Post by kedsall on Jul 14, 2006 9:18:29 GMT -5
Do you guys get these from the honda dealer or have you found a good replacement at the hardware store?
Thanks!
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Post by Dandy Dan on Jul 14, 2006 9:54:29 GMT -5
I've never replaced mine because it's never leaked (20+ oil changes) but I'll probably just order from my Honda dealer when I do. They can't be that expensive and that way you know for sure you've got the right part.
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Post by kedsall on Jul 14, 2006 10:26:30 GMT -5
The last time I ordered some for my Motorcycle from honda, they were almost $2 each! That is a lot of money for some crappy washers. They do have a little lip to make them pressure fitting though so perhaps it would be difficult to source through a hardware store.
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Post by Dandy Dan on Jul 14, 2006 10:53:16 GMT -5
The way I see, the whole point of this washer is just to seal things and to prevent you from stripping out the bolt. As long as the washer keeps sealing things I'm just gonna be careful with the bolt and keep using the same washer. If I need to pony up $2 every couple years for a new one then it's no biggie. It may just be the same size as a standard 12mm washer though....maybe next time you're doing an oil change you can run off the local hardware store with it and check.
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Post by cruiser on Jul 14, 2006 20:28:23 GMT -5
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Post by Kami no Chiizu on Jul 16, 2006 19:10:18 GMT -5
I got mine from my Honda dealer, but they got me the wrong washer, first...
Not sure which it was, it was the right part number, wrong washer... I brought my drain bolt with me the next time, and they got me the right one.
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Post by cruiser on Jul 16, 2006 19:49:17 GMT -5
Just received my order! What is so special about the? Look like regular soft steel to me! And that Drain Plug, looks like steel also, should last forever! |
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Post by wonderslicer on Jul 17, 2006 22:35:50 GMT -5
Cruiser: The drain bolt washer is a crush washer, if you look at your old one it'll have an indent or scoring on it. This is so nominally the force applied past the design limits of the aluminum threads would instead flatten the washer, and would also form it to the hole, creating a perfect seal. Considering the amount of threading on the bolt, and the relatively high torque, nothing the thickness of engine oil will squeak through there.
However, if you were to only put a small amount of torque (not enough) on the bolt the crush washer would deform a bit and prevent some leaking and maybe save you a crash or engine failure.
If you torque wrench your bolts properly and keep the lip where the bolt seals clean and free of debris you won't need to replace the washer.
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Post by cruiser on Jul 18, 2006 19:47:49 GMT -5
Ok! I just checked and they are for sure made of aluminum. Other than that they are flat with no other features. I will compare parts when I change oil this week.
Just a plain aluminum washer. No reason this won't last for manyoil changes! With the course thread on the oil drain plug it sure doesn't take much rotation after full stop to tighten it!
Odd, most cars are a fine thread!
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