Oil Tank Nylon Washers

[rrichar]

Has anyone found a suitable replacement for the factory nylon washers that go on the oil tank bolt mounts? I suspect mine are no different than most that have been removed, simply flat and out of shape. It's hard to tell from the PET but does one of them actually act as a spacer as well? From the PET it looks like the two washers are different, mine look the same. Any help is appreciated, I really don't want to wait the time it might take to get them from Germany if they are even still available.

[ivangene]

I have done 2 oil tanks in the last 2 months - those washers are completely re-usable - the centers squeeze shut but that is actually helpful as you can "thread" them on and they stay put while you are compressing the rubber gasket (oil filter) and trying to get those back on

there is a cupped washer that goes over the plastic ones and in the end covers it enough that appearance wise there is no difference than a new washer (you dont see it)

I know they look a mess, but the other "downside" to new washers is they are not thinned down and are really really hard to get on (not that that should stop you) - its just a data point

I did not look for replacements as it was not an issue in my case, they worked fine in both cases

[ivangene]

another helpful hint

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN the oil level sending unit nuts - they can snap off the welded studs

I left them slightly looser than needed and when I saw a little seepage after filling I just snugged them till that stopped - the second tank I nailed because I then knew how far to take them - but error on the loose side!!!

[Ferrino]

Does anyone have a photo of the nylon/plastic washer arrangement for mounting the oil tank to the M8 studs, please?