As many of you know the washers that fit Mercedes are not to be found among the much wider ones in places like Home Depot or Lowes. I can only get those specialty washers either with the filters that I buy online or from the local MB repair shops. However there are cases where I'm not replacing any filters but I need a new washer after removing a bolt. Does anyone know where to stock up on them?

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2004 VW Jetta TDI (manual)

Past MB's: '96 E300D, '83 240D, '82 300D, '87 300D, '87 420SEL

i have found washers that will work in a pinch at autozone, they are brass with a rubber center, i just save the washers from each oil change, and only use a new one when the existing one starts to look worn:p

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Gretchen 1981 240D 4-spd 213,000 mi
1979 240D 4-spd 298,000 mi parts car

1994 BMW 325is
1991 Dodge turbo diesel
1997 ford expedition

BILL

Diesel Addict,

What kind are you looking for? I think I have saved a baggie full as I use the "Topsider" method to change in the kit as a result. So, they are "brand new" but sitting in a baggie. If you want them send me a PM and tell me your address and I will send you a handful. Good Luck, Jim

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Own:
1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles),
1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000,
1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles,
1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles.
2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles

Owned:
1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law),
1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot),
1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned),
1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles),
1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep)