TheSamba.com :: View topic - Where to buy crush washer for Bleeder Screw on T Fuel Splitter

Wed Jul 25, 2018 6:35 pm

Where to get, mines leaking?

Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:00 pm

that washer is fairly thick so it can be re-habbed. rub both sides on sandpaper or a fine file to knock down the ridges, coat it with Gasgascinch, and tighten it up!

Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:12 pm

I don't even see one there anymore, I may have dropped it.

Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:23 pm

Syncronoid wrote: I don't even see one there anymore, I may have dropped it.

That may account for the leak.

You may find these in the Help! section of your auto parts store. You can usually find these at specialty fastener stores. We have Stone Way Hardware and Tacoma Screw up North. I'm sure you have something similar. Lowes and Home Depot will be a waste of time.

Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:38 pm

Do any of the online Vanagon shops carry it? Wasn't sure what to search on.

Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:01 pm

here's a couple. I'd contact the sellers to ensure that little washer is there. I had an extra, but I needed to use it when I lost mine.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1601070

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=791406

If you can get some measurements, McMaster-Carr has some, you gotta get a pack of 50 tho. Maybe you could sell some in the classifieds

https://www.mcmaster.com/#97725a600/=1dvhxku

Im guessing the first M6 would fit

Edit: maybe not - those are really thin

Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:02 pm

The washer is there, but it's pretty mashed up. Not sure I can save it, it was difficult to remove.

Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:17 pm

Maybe a little form-a-gasket on the threads - the non-non-hardening stuff

Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:29 pm

have a hardware store with the isle of pull out drawers?
there are small fiber washers for sink valves.. one should fit.

Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:42 pm

Like Gaskacinch?

tjet wrote: Maybe a little form-a-gasket on the threads - the non-non-hardening stuff

Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:43 pm

Fiber?

danfromsyr wrote: have a hardware store with the isle of pull out drawers?
there are small fiber washers for sink valves.. one should fit.

Wed Jul 25, 2018 10:45 pm

Tried your FLAPS?

Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:06 pm

FLAPS???

EDIT: AH! Friendly Local Auto Parts Store. :D

Wildthings wrote: Tried your FLAPS?

Thu Jul 26, 2018 12:15 am

M6 are kinda' big. My bolt is more like M3.

tjet wrote: here's a couple. I'd contact the sellers to ensure that little washer is there. I had an extra, but I needed to use it when I lost mine.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1601070

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=791406

If you can get some measurements, McMaster-Carr has some, you gotta get a pack of 50 tho. Maybe you could sell some in the classifieds

https://www.mcmaster.com/#97725a600/=1dvhxku

Im guessing the first M6 would fit

Edit: maybe not - those are really thin

Thu Jul 26, 2018 7:30 am

One or two of the ace hardware stores I have been to, have a copper washer selection, that would be your best bet, annealing the washer first would be a good idea.

Thu Jul 26, 2018 7:36 am

I guess IIRC, I thought it was fiber..

you can clamp some fuel injection hose with a plug on it till you find the right piece.

Thu Jul 26, 2018 7:47 am

VW dealer list is only 60 cents and shows as available.

4mm x 8

Mark

Thu Jul 26, 2018 8:50 am

Bolt is M4. Will keep looking for aluminum or copper crush washer, but what about nylon? Found some in the right size.

Thu Jul 26, 2018 9:23 am

Just a note it isn't a bleeder. It is a pressure test tap. The fuel injection loop with tank return is bleeding by design.

Thu Jul 26, 2018 9:51 am

Yep! Chasing this down locally. Thx!

crazyvwvanman wrote: VW dealer list is only 60 cents and shows as available.

4mm x 8

Mark