[V8] Oil Drain Info

[Kneale Brownson]

Along that line, I have a bunch of aluminum crush washers that match the
size of the washer under the oil pan bolt on V8  #1.  That washer is
getting nicked up and has some corrosion on it.  Could I use the aluminum
ones as a substitute?

At 09:45 PM 7/28/2004 -0400, michael.a.flynn at us.army.mil wrote:
>Just wanted to pass this one on. I Just got home from a 2000 mile round 
>trip. The Car ran great! at                    80K is just breaking in. 
>hehehe I wanted to drop the oil                                              
>                    while I was in Missouri, and thats when it came to me
that 
>the oil drain bolt was buggered up, was getting
>worse each time. Got it done, but 
>had to really do a number on the bolt. I called
>my dealer in Florida and had one ordered,
>was there when I got home. I just did 
>the oil and filter and in went the new 
>oil drain plug. As these cars gain more years on them
>would be a good idea to keep one in the glove
>box or trunk. Was about 11 or 12 bucks
>(thats much 2 much) but good to have.
>Part number 028-103-059-A
>Does not come with washer, get a few
>while your are there.
>Mike Flynn
>1990 V8
>1997 A6Q (SOLD!)
>2004 BMW R11050RS
>2004 Acura TL (NICE! NEEDS AWD AND 25 MORE HP)
>
>
>
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