Jonathan -

VW#   N0138149  14x18x1.5mm  Drain Plug Washer

It's a Copper "Crush" Washer, use once and throw away - that's why
they say to replace each time you drain the oil.
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
75 914 1.8 "Nancy"
Full Timing Since March 1999
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http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 11:32 AM, Jonathan Edwards <edwards151@gmail.com> wrote:
> So I'm getting ready to change the oil for the first time in my '85
> weekender 1.9 this weekend. I read somewhere that it's recommended to
> replace the oil drain plug washer with each change. Is that really necessary
> and if so, what size and type is best. I've seen rubber washers labeled as
> 'drain plug washers' at the local hardware, and I'm sure my FLAPS has
> similar washers, but I need to know what size and type (rubber or copper?)
> and get some before I pull the plug and can see for myself what's on there
> now.