drain plug washer reuse

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Frank J. Bauer                                                                  
dassault systemes of America     email:fjbauer@dsavm.e-mail.com                 
Subject: drain plug washer reuse                                                
raf sez:                                                                        
> Another approach is to buy the drain valve from Imparts, and avoid the        
> problem altogether.  This was discussed many months ago with several          
> listers reporting good experience.  Based on that experience, I have          
> installed such a valve with no leaks so far.                                  

this must be the valve that i have had for 10 years/ 190k on my gli.            
hasn't leak a drop yet. (the valve, that is)                                    
i need one for the tqw and asked a coupla days ago if anyone had a source.      
thanks for the info...                                                          
frank