[Vwdiesel] TDI oil plug

[82 Diesel Westy]

My washer is part of the bolt, it can not be replaced,
maybe that is the reason and they have differents
bolts, my motor is BEW, a PD type.

Bryan, NJ
--- James Hansen <jhsg at sasktel.net> wrote:

> I do replace the copper washer periodically, it
> keeps the oil in better 
> over the long haul.
> 
> I would have to review the TSB's again, but I think
> the bolt replacement 
> was to cure a cash drawer problem in the dealership
> parts department.
> 
> -james
> 
> Val Christian wrote:
> > Apparently VW recommends replacement of the oil
> plug bolt on the 
> > TDI engine.  They sell the bolt (plug) with a
> gasket washer.
> > 
> > Does anyone know the rationale for this?  
> > 
> > The only thing I can come up with is that the pan
> is Al, the gasket
> > Cu, and the bolt steel.  
> > 
> > Val
> > 
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