TheSamba.com :: View topic - Size and source for oil bypass valve plug washers?

Sat Oct 24, 2020 12:05 pm

I've searched the Samba, web, and vendor sites, but I don't find anyone selling just the stock size crush washers. I'd have to buy all new spring sets! They come in engine rebuild gasket kits, but I'm not finding them sold separately.

Sat Oct 24, 2020 12:13 pm

I’ve got a few shoot me a pm with mailing address it’s yours.

Sat Oct 24, 2020 12:54 pm

Have you tried here...

https://www.belmetric.com/drain-plugs-and-gaskets-c-11.html

Dale

Sat Oct 24, 2020 2:22 pm

I buy copper washers on Amazon......

https://www.amazon.com/Washer-Copper-Sealing-Thick...&psc=1

Sat Oct 24, 2020 2:39 pm

Your local "Ace Is The Place" should have them...or any well stocked hardware store.

Sat Oct 24, 2020 7:56 pm

http://vwparts.aircooled.net/Relief-Spring-Plug-GASKET-Each-18-X-22mm-N138174-p/n138174.htm

Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:12 am

Thanks, I hadn't checked there (darn near everywhere else, though!). It gives the size, too:
18 x 22 mm, N138174
Interesting they don't use copper. In fact, all of the rebuild gasket sets I've seen use this aluminum type. I wonder why?

When I get one I'll check out the local ACE store and Belmetric site and post the exact part numbers.

Sun Oct 25, 2020 3:09 pm

On the left are copper crush washers from Brazil gasket kit. On the right are whatever material, maybe aluminum from German Elring gasket kit extreme left thicker washers are aftermarket, not VW related but I might try someday 😀

Here is crushed compared to brand new, quite a difference