I think it's so strange that everyone assumes (1) that I have a washing
machine, (2) that I installed the hoses myself, or (3) that I would have any
idea what kind of washer goes in those hoses!

But I've gotten lots of explanations of what those washers are, thank you
all.

Though no one has indicated whether they come in different sizes, which size
is needed for the Vanagon luggage rack, or anything like that.  Should I
conclude that they only come in one size?

Joy

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Joy Hecht
now living in a real house in northern Virginia
and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon
now living in the driveway and resting after two and a half years
lugging Joy and her stuff around...

For musings about life and the vanadventures:
http://www.joyhecht.net

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:::-----Original Message-----
:::From: Resiolute [mailto:resiolute@copper.net]
:::Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 9:25 PM
:::To: Joy Hecht
:::Cc: Vanagon List
:::Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: installing new luggage rack seals
:::
:::Joy, you knw the washer that goes in the hose of your washing machine,
:::that
:::have a screen on it to keep crud from going into the valve body.  Those
:::are
:::washing machine screened washers.
:::Lyle Lathem
:::1985 Vanagon GL