I have tried to flip the crush type, sometimes it works, other it doesnt. I
usually only does it when I've forgotten to get it from the dealer. The flip
method works better on the Bug than on the wbx, though.

PerL
87 Syncro 112i

BILL wrote:

> Not if it is the crush type. The crush type is like a hollow ring. As you
> torque your plug, the ring will crush easily. I have only found these at the
> dealer and they are cheap anyway. Don't use the solid copper ones as they
> are not meant for the vanagon.
>
> Bill  V.                 "I'd Rather Be Hiking The
> '82 CA Westy [FreeBird]       Greater Yellowstone"
> "Famous Potatoes"
>
> >
> > So, is it a bad idea to use a copper washer?
> >