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Subject:Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
From:Ralph Meyermann
Date:Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:58:02 -0600

Thinking more of a lock washer, keeps tension on the bolts

On Nov 17, 2016 7:35 PM, "Don Hanson" <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:

> Mine was single flat washers.  Be careful with the torque....
>
> On Nov 17, 2016 4:37 PM, "Neil N" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi all.
> >
> > This is for a diesel oil pan on a VW gas ABA inline engine. I'm
> > replacing the bolts.
> >
> > Does each bolt require a flat and "wavy" washer? The old bolts have 2
> > washers; 1 flat, 1 wavy. I assume they're the original fasteners.
> >
> > I may apply a little blue locktite to each new bolt.
> >
> > Neil.
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