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> I know VW used to supply copper washer (but different
> from Golf/Jetta's
> which is wider) and later switched to aluminum one for
> Vanagon.   I bought
> a bunch from dealer and use a new one for each oil
> change (just like the VW
> owner manual said).

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My local dealer could not find a washer for my diesel
van.  If anyone knows the part number please e-mail.
I can't imagine not having some type of washer on an
aluminum oil pan.

Mike Snow
1982 Westfalia Diesel