motorcycles use copper or aluminum crush washers, you're better off just
buying a new one, can't be more than a dollar or two.
Rubber o-ring or nylon won't work properly, you need a copper or aluminum
crush washer.
my two cents worth.
good luck,
walt


"RWL" GeoLane_NOSPAM_ @evenlink.com wrote in message
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My Subaru's oil drain plug requires a crush washer to seal. I tried
reusing the old washer, but oil dripped out and I wound up having to
buy one anyway. Has anybody found a good substitute that can be
reused, or is at least cheaper than the $1 a washer that Subaru wants
for these.

It's not as though I don't have any ideas - copper washer, O-ring, or
even a couple of wraps of 1/16" solder would probably work, but it's
nice to hear from the voice of experience.

RWL


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