Sump Washer

rickmacc · Post by **rickmacc** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:47 am

Anyone know what size the copper sump washer is. I know I'll see it when I start but to save me then having to run to the nearest halfords to get a new one, run back and fit it before adding oil, then it would be good to know.
Apparantly you do get some types of washers that you can use again (by heating until toasting over the gas hob then plunging into cold water). Anyone know if the bongo has this type of washer.
Also as you have guessed not done this before and will be changing the filter next time I do it. Are these filters standard sizes or do I need a part number?
Could not find any of these answers using search. Thanks for any help.

Veg_Ian · Post by **Veg_Ian** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 12:38 pm

Sump plug washer? Meh never bothered myself but the purists will say you should change it everytime. You'll need an old one for a pattern so I don't see a way around having to take the old one in for a match. You won't get a filter from Halfrauds, not listed. A more comprehensive motor factors could help but cheaper from ebay or Bongo Towers.

Colin Lambert · Post by **Colin Lambert** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 2:04 pm

For the HUGE (heavy sarcasm intended) price of a copper ring go to your Mazda Dealer and get one.
Somebody on here must know what else it fits in the Mazda range if the Dealer doesn't.
BTW.
Every sump plug washer I have ever seen is a folded over job that is crushable. & I can assure you that once crushed, they stay that way and no amount of annealing will re-form them.
If you want to risk losing your oil and thereby wrecking you engine for want of a washer costing £1 tops, that's your lookout.

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 2:31 pm

Did mine recently. No washer when I removed sump plug (made removal hard a plug was on v tight). Had bought one suitable for a Vauxhall from Halfords in the hope it would be right, and it was.

Mike

rickmacc · Post by **rickmacc** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 4:05 pm

Nice one, thanks for all your help.

Glynanderson · Post by **Glynanderson** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 5:53 pm

Did mine last week, there was no ring on the old one I took off, which is probably why it had been tightened so much!
My new one came with a washer taped to the side.
I got all three filters and washers for just under £30 delivered
Ebay item 120056865782
I know this doesn't help you with sizing one, but maybe the company can sell you a washer on it's own.

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 11:46 am

Surely the sump plug washer would be the same as the ford ranger?

Vanmanerik · Post by **Vanmanerik** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 12:37 pm

ERRRRR Yeh, but how big is a sump plug washer for a Ford Ranger??

stulegg · Post by **stulegg** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 12:52 pm

I always just rap a bit of ptfe plumbers tape around the thread and old washer. Never had any problems and I've done a lot of oil changes in my time. . . .

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 12:54 pm

Vanmanerik wrote:ERRRRR Yeh, but how big is a sump plug washer for a Ford Ranger??