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Old 04-07-2011, 10:09 PM
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Default Seal Washers for oil changes. Anyone else having trouble getting them?

I change my own oil. I cant seem to locate the proper size seal washers for the oil tank plug and the engine drain plug. All the local parts stores cant seem to find em. Is a porsche dealer the only solution?
Old 04-07-2011, 10:28 PM
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Check Pelican Parts they have them
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I never replace them (***GASP***). Never had a leak.

Well, not quite never. Sometimes people come over and have bought them, so I use them. I also have a pile on stock in case people insist. However, I have not seen any issues either way. I think its just a way for Porsche to make more money as usual. They are a Porsche part.

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Old 04-07-2011, 10:55 PM
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my dealer usually will just give me a couple when I ask for them.
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Originally Posted by 177mph
I change my own oil. I cant seem to locate the proper size seal washers for the oil tank plug and the engine drain plug. All the local parts stores cant seem to find em. Is a porsche dealer the only solution?
they may not be able to locate the part because it's not available-
the dealer's computer may provide a new part number when the original number is entered.
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What are the sizes? I have a few for my Audi, are they the same?
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I buy them for about 10 - 15 cents each through AutohausAZ, usually buy about a dozen at a time.

Update: Just checked, they're .22 cents each.
Part no. 07119963355
Oil Drain Plug Gasket; 22mm Aluminum Seal Washer; 22x27x1.5mm
For oil sump/reservoir drain plug.
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Thanks Bill, looks like my Audi ones are 14x20x1.5mm. I am changing my oil this weekend also, looks like I need to round some up!

177mph - Did you find a source?
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Looks like the place I buy my Audi maint parts carry them. I can PM you the link if you need it, 12 cents each. They have Mann oil filters also.
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thx all. Im gonna try pelican.
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They also work on the gbx
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I change my own oil too and never replace the washers, never had a leak either. Same with the gearbox oil. Never leaked either. The trick is to not overtorque them so they flare out of shape. Obey the torque setting for it and they can be reused. In my opinion anyways.
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Originally Posted by 993BillW
I buy them for about 10 - 15 cents each through AutohausAZ, usually buy about a dozen at a time.

Update: Just checked, they're .22 cents each.
Part no. 07 11 9 963 355
That is a BMW part number in case anyone is trying to find it in the Porsche catalog.

Originally Posted by 993BillW
Oil Drain Plug Gasket; 22mm Aluminum Seal Washer; 22x27x1.5mm.
Maryland Metrics carry all sorts of hard to find fasteners including those sealing rings.

For a few cents, I can afford to change them at every oil change. They work and age harden in time. I've seen enough tight-wad BMW motorcycle owners strip the threads out because more torque to them meant an old seal would stop leaking.
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They're also available from RMEuropean.com for .14 cents each.

P/N 900.123.118.30 Same size as mentioned above.

I've used them for many BMW parts and get excellent service from them.
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Originally Posted by chris walrod
They also work on the gbx
IINM the same size is used on both oil drain plugs, gbx drain & fill & oil line connectors at front oil cooler. I think they're a good part to have in hand.


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