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Washer or no washer on a new drain plug (screw) for my 300E. Any suggestions
PS: really I know its a stupid question! Cardude |
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Not a stupid question, use a new copper one, often supplied with a new filter. Alternatively, you could try the top end vacuum method, that saves the need to remove it in the first place.
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It comes with the filter if you buy it from MB. I always put it on - just because I have it.
------------------ Jason Priest 1986 420SEL |
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Your MB dealer should have provided a fresh washer under the plastic cover of the filter whenever you bought one -- it's not wise (though you can get away with it once) to use an old one. Use it, along with the correct torque (always use a torque wrench, too -- I can't tell you how many sad stories I've read (on other lists) of folks who overtorqued their drain bolts and are sorry for it).
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I've used the same copper washer at least a dozen times in the past with no leakage.
It's a good idea to use a copper washer, and it's no big deal to change it every time since you get one with the filter. Good luck, ------------------ Larry Bible '84 Euro 240D, 523K miles '88 300E 5 Speed '81 300D Daughter's Car Over 800,000 miles in Mercedes automobiles |
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Thanks Guys
Copper it is! Consider it done. Cardude |
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