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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by mwhite, Aug 15, 2006.

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  1. mwhite

    mwhite Karting

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    #1 mwhite, Aug 15, 2006
    mine has been destroyed. This seems like a leather washer or some sort of hardened rubber. I got a rubber one but it squeezes down and still leaks a but. Anyone know where I can get an appropriate one?
     
  2. LSU348

    LSU348 Formula 3

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    #2 LSU348, Aug 15, 2006
    My mechanic replaced mine with a brass washer. He picked it out of a bag of various sized washers. HD and auto parts stores should be able to help you out. I wore mine out bleeding the dang radiator (85 308 GTB QV - my 1st Ferrari - black on black).

     
  3. Doc

    Doc Formula Junior

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    #3 Doc, Aug 16, 2006
    Ditto--copper washers work just fine.
     
  4. smg2

    smg2 F1 World Champ
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    #4 smg2, Aug 16, 2006
    what you need is reffered to as a 'crush washer' so it's going to be copper, brass or aluminum. or even fiber. i think the OEM one was fiber as that is what is still on mine.
     
  5. ClydeM

    ClydeM F1 World Champ
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    #5 ClydeM, Aug 16, 2006
    if you are referencing the thumb-screw valve on the top of the radiator, mine has a small rubber grommet/washer. I can measure it & take a pic if you'd like. It's nothing fancy.
     
  6. Owens84QV

    Owens84QV F1 Rookie

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    #6 Owens84QV, Aug 16, 2006
    I replaced mine (basiscally deteriorated) with a nylon washer with approx the same dimensions. It has worked fine. Purchased at Lowes...
     
  7. mwhite

    mwhite Karting

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    #7 mwhite, Aug 21, 2006
    thanks guys.
     

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