Oil change - forgot to put on crush washer
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Here's what I did when I did this on a Civic years ago:
Partially unscrew the drain plug - not all the way. Get some Teflon tape from a Hardware store (used to seal threaded plumbing and gas line joints) and wrap it around the unscrewed section. It doesn't have to be neat or flat, just as long as it's in there. Put about 8 wraps around this area, cut it off, and tighten the drain plug.
The teflon tape will seal like a gasket and prevent leaking.
Another option that I've never tried but should work: Instead of wrapping teflon tape, you should be able to get a garden hose washer to fit in there. You'd have to stretch it around the head of the drain bolt when it's loosened, then tighten it after it's inside. You have to make sure it doesn't bulge out on one side when you're tightening it. FYI - the ID of the crush washer is exactly the same as the ID on the garden hose washers I have.
Partially unscrew the drain plug - not all the way. Get some Teflon tape from a Hardware store (used to seal threaded plumbing and gas line joints) and wrap it around the unscrewed section. It doesn't have to be neat or flat, just as long as it's in there. Put about 8 wraps around this area, cut it off, and tighten the drain plug.
The teflon tape will seal like a gasket and prevent leaking.
Another option that I've never tried but should work: Instead of wrapping teflon tape, you should be able to get a garden hose washer to fit in there. You'd have to stretch it around the head of the drain bolt when it's loosened, then tighten it after it's inside. You have to make sure it doesn't bulge out on one side when you're tightening it. FYI - the ID of the crush washer is exactly the same as the ID on the garden hose washers I have.
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for the record I have never replaced the crush washer when doing an oil change. Also, my stealth and 3000gt don't even have them (dont know if this is a material/design difference) and they never leaked (for what I could tell).
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lol thanks guys
I forgot I could reuse the oil that drained.
I forgot I could reuse the oil that drained.
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Originally Posted by ESCALVANTE,Nov 3 2007, 03:30 AM
Anyone have a pic of the stock washer?
Is it copper?
aluminum?
stainless steel?
plastic?
How much do you guys tighten it? Do you make it as tight as possible with a normal socket and ratchet?
Thanks.
BTW, I just did my oil change and I simply used the washer that was already on there (iirc, it was aluminum).
Is it copper?
aluminum?
stainless steel?
plastic?
How much do you guys tighten it? Do you make it as tight as possible with a normal socket and ratchet?
Thanks.
BTW, I just did my oil change and I simply used the washer that was already on there (iirc, it was aluminum).
As far as tightening I hand tighten snug. If you try to tighten it as much as it will go you'll strip the threads, constant overtightening stretches threads and eventually you'll have to re-tap them. I'm sure theres a torque spec maybe 7-12 ft lbs?? dont quote me on that.
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Originally Posted by ShocK,Nov 3 2007, 06:29 PM
I'm sure theres a torque spec maybe 7-12 ft lbs?? dont quote me on that.
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Scroll down for the washer picture. just loose it abit, get wash ready, then slide out bolt while slide your finger right after bolt is off, the hole it there so you can put washer on and do the opposite.
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Thanks,
I removed the bolt then quickly added the washer without losing too much oil. still a mess tho.
I s2ki.
I removed the bolt then quickly added the washer without losing too much oil. still a mess tho.
I s2ki.
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