Sump plug

lee8040 · Nearly there... Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

Should a sump plug always have a washer on it?

J4mes · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Karma :

I've never come across one without a washer. Do you have a service/haynes manual? Or do any new plug/filter kits mention that they come with a new crush washer?

What bike is it?

Spudda · Nova Slayer Joined: 17 Jul 2012 Karma :

Yes they do ... its either a copper washer or a crush washer
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JiveBunny · Banned Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Karma :

Yes all sump plugs on pretty much all vehicles should have one as it's what gives it the seal.

jeddy11 · Traffic Copper Joined: 06 Jul 2012 Karma :

unless as witnessed someones used silicone sealent instead of the washer...
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I've seen the copper washer get fused to the bolt because it hasn't been replaced and has been over-tightened too many times.

lee8040 · Nearly there... Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

Bikes a gs500e Suzuki, 1992, would it be a crush washer or a copper washer?

J.M. · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Mar 2011 Karma :

Crush washer I believe.

Just pop down to your closest dealers. If you pay over £1 for one I'll be surprised. I've always been given them for free when in there buying other things.

I just bought 4 for £2 with one of my Wemoto orders.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

It would be a 'copper crush washer'? The point of using the copper is that it will 'crush' a little bit and thus seal it.

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

You can buy a decent size box of copper washers for not much on ebay. Worth it in the long term.

All the best

Keith
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MarkJ · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

The Aprilia RSV and Tunonos don't use a crush washer, use the tapered bolt mentioned above. It works really well, never had a drip from mine.

lee8040 · Nearly there... Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

does it have to be a crushed washer or could i use one of these?
https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_256973_langId_-1_categoryId_255228

need one asap so cant wait to order a crushed one online

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kernow24 · Crazy Courier Joined: 15 Jun 2011 Karma :

On one if the scooters I have the sump plug has a rubber, well, it must be silicone
due to the heat, gasket built in to the plug, but then, the whole plug is like £1.50 to replace.
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lee8040 · Nearly there... Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

managed to get 2 crush washers. would it help/make a better seal to have 2 on instead of one?

Islander · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Aug 2012 Karma :

Just use one. Keep the other one for your next service. Thumbs Up