sump plug washer

[stainesy]

hello peeps im changing my oil and filter wednesday. iv got all the stuff i need apart from a new sump plug washer.

anybody no what size i need?

[Rufe]

part number is 977751 and its probably a dealer only part to get the correct one mate.

I've just got one to measure for you:

24mm total diameter
2mm width of the metal (22mm 'hole' if you get me)
1mm Thickness
Material: Aluminium


(by no mean accurate, just me with a ruler lol, but should help)

[stainesy]

part number is 977751 and its probably a dealer only part to get the correct one mate.

oh your joking. its just a copper washer aint it?

[stainesy]

so whats special about the volvo copper washer that i cant just get a normal copper washer in the right size?

[iGGy]

The 'official' ones are Aluminium. I'm sure a copper one will do as I can't see any reason why you must use an Aluminium one. I've had cars with both types of washers used on aluminium sumps.

I've always ordered both filter and washer together, so I've never had to try it.

[stainesy]

The 'official' ones are Aluminium. I'm sure a copper one will do as I can't see any reason why you must use an Aluminium one. I've had cars with both types of washers used on aluminium sumps.

I've always ordered both filter and washer together, so I've never had to try it.

isnt it posible to use the oldone if i dont damage it taking it offf?

[t5 pete]

isnt it posible to use the oldone if i dont damage it taking it offf?

After loads of oil changes in 5 yrs ive never changed myne and never had any problems if i remember correctly i think the washer is angled so just remember not to over tighten

[stainesy]

After loads of oil changes in 5 yrs ive never changed myne and never had any problems if i remember correctly i think the washer is angled so just remember not to over tighten

well if volvo isnt open xmas eve i will just buy a coper one incase the old one isnt any good. what size is the washer?

[850twr]

mate, rufes reply answers that, 2nd down. lol!

and sump plug is 17mm, just to let you know.

[volvokid]

well if volvo isnt open xmas eve i will just buy a coper one incase the old one isnt any good. what size is the washer?

Stainesy stop being so tight and just order the part as described by Rufe lol

[volvokid]

mate, rufes reply answers that, 2nd down. Lol!

And sump plug is 17mm, just to let you know.

rofl

[stainesy]

Stainesy stop being so tight and just order the part as described by Rufe lol

and that part will reach my by tomorow then will it?

[Rufe]

you may be ok to use the old one if you cant get one, i know the police workshop round here tend to reuse these washers a couple of times before replacing, though we allways fit new ones every time, it saves potential hassle down the line.

stainsey i dont know if you saw my second post above or not, but that gave you sizes from one i measured. hope that helps

Simon

[y2blade]

so whats special about the volvo copper washer that i cant just get a normal copper washer in the right size?

ive always used copper washers from my local auto factors

[volvokid]

and that part will reach my by tomorow then will it?

Rufe is very good and if you told him to order the part yesterday i'm sure you would have had a speedy delivery.

[850twr]

yea i'm sure rufe is, however royal mail arn't the best people to rely on this time of year.

[jez.w]

As long as the washer comes off complete re use it this time, and replace it next time.

[dooby]

Hiya,

here's a shot of a used crush washer (I changed my oil today):





You may be able to just make out the crush mark in the metal, one side from the sump and one from the bolt.

You can imagine, as you tighten the bolt to 35Nm it gently squeezes the crush washer. If you really had to re-use one you probably could but I'd expect a slow drip to form at the sump bolt. Do *NOT* be tempted to tighten it beyond 35Nm, with a steel bolt and an alloy sump you would run the risk of stripping the thread in the sump.

If you do re-use, I'd be tempted to re-fit a new one (without dropping the oil) ASAP.

Round my way I tried many places to find an aluminium washer of the right size and couldn't - I ended up going to my local Volvo dealer.

HTH, Pete

[850twr]

my master tech always told me to set them to 40nm

[dooby]

my master tech always told me to set them to 40nm

Hiya,

I'm only going from Haynes so it may well be your info is different :-)

Cheers, Pete