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Newshound wrote:
If you are absolutely stuck in this position (washer destroys itself)
then about ten turns of PTFE tape wound into a sort of string in the
washer location will usually work. Personally I keep a couple of these
washers scattered around all my tool boxes because I can never remember
where I keep them.

I've found an O ring will also work, and since they stretch somewhat need
not be a perfect fit. However, only used one as a temporary solution.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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