Do you bother to replace sump plug/washers?

[Cronik]

Whatever they're called...Cronik does not certainly know.


£7 seems too taxing
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[DrSnoosnoo]

Not the plug, but washer yes. If it's already crushed, it won't crush as well the next time and you then risk stripping the thread much easier.
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[BTTD]

Copper or aluminium washers are cheap to replace. Some people prefer dowty washers.

[Beehive Bedlam]

Yes if I've got one if not I will just reuse the old one.

They aren't expensive 25p IIRC. Whenever I make an order on wemoto I usually order half a dozen oil plug washers and half a dozen banjos that way I've got an ever lasting supply.

[B5234FT]

I never used to as they dont come in with the filters (stupid) or the plugs (more stupid) so are easy to forget.

After having one not seal on someone elses car and having to go 50 miles out of my way to fix it, I started keeping them on the shelf and my tame parts fella is a legend and now tapes the appropriate one to the box for anything I order even if I forget to ask.

[skatefreak]

Not had a problem yet so don't bother... *shrugs*

[The Shaggy D.A.]

Yes, with Dowty washers.

https://www.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-engine-gasketseals-gen#part_6079
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[jaffa90]

Just clean mine and apply a little sealant to the washer.

[nisp]

if its a copper or aluminium washer I just anneal them.
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[Snowdonia Rider]

Washer yes, plug no. For the price of a washer it'd be criminal not to.
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[EazyDuz]

I swap the plug with a magnetic ended one and keep it, washers maybe once every 3rd oil change. For the sake of a few pence its worth it
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[Commuter_Tim]

I just bought a 1995 Bandit 600, drained the oil and the plug washer was so mashed it was effectively bonded to the drain bolt.
I had to blowtorch the thing for far too long to remove the washer until I can replace the bolt.

Replace your washer man. (if the threads look damaged, replace the bolt too)
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[Islander]

Crush washers are pennies and ensure a decent seal without over tightening. They're also a consumable. Why wouldn't you replace them?

[Raffles]

[Kickstart]

Hi

Don't replace them always, but do often. Tight git, so often reuse them if only used once.

But they are cheap if bought in bulk. Measure it, then look on Ebay and buy a packet of a few dozen.

All the best

Katy
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[smegballs]

I always do, it only costs a few quid for 20 or so, so why not. I took a few with me touring for when I changed my oil along the way, the tiny size and weight means it is no bother.

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

I've never replaced either on six bikes and 10 or more oil changes on each. Yet to ever notice any oil loss around the sump plug. I probably do tend to under-torque slightly though, fwtw.
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[RhynoCZ]

I always make a visual check and if the copper washer looks good I reuse it.

There goes next to no torque to screw down the sump plug, so the washer never gets damaged.
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[grr666]

Even Mercedes Benz charge just 58p for one to suit my van. Also got 20 litres of OE low ash oil for £50!!!!
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[Alan1986]

I have the same bike as Cronik, (I have ridden mine )

Someone recommended an M12 Dowty washer to me on here,

I had a look on eBay and they were about a pound for 2,
Probably get them cheaper elsewhere, but that would last me a year,

So at least you know the size as well now
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[Cronik]

[Hong Kong Phooey]

Never. I don't replace brake caliper bolts either.
Unless it's damaged it goes right back in. Sump is not high pressure area, never had a leak from the bolt area.

[Commuter_Tim]

[Hong Kong Phooey]

It's not load bearing, it's a large bolt purely to flow at suitable rate.