Crush washers

[zarn02]

So I'm about to do an oil change on my 998. I know there's a crush washer for the drain plug, and to my understanding there's also one for the mesh screen.

I picked up the oil/filter combo from Motowheels, along with other bits. Problem is, no crush washer(s).

I could phone California Cycleworks, Motowheels, or a dealer and get some of these. That said, it seems silly to have them ship washers to me when I'm not getting anything else.

Can you find acceptable substitutes at a hardware store, or am I going to be stuck shipping them?

I suppose I could probably reuse them, but when possible I like to do things the Right Wayâ,,¢.

Thoughts?

[J5]

you could resuse them without any real dramas

if you really want to change them you could order them  with bits for your next service

[monstermick58]

If they are made from ally replace them, made from copper just anneal them and reuse 






                                  Mmick

[corey]

i'd say just reuse it in this case, you'll likely be fine.
But next time your at/near a dealer, for any reason, stop in and ask them for a few.
My dealer gave me 10 for like $3...

Or you could call your nearest dealer, and they will likely toss them your way in an envelope with a stamp if your a couple hours out or something.

Motorcycle folks are all friends

[bikepilot]

Most auto parts places have crush washers in an assortment of sizes as will any moto dealer - nothing ducati specific about the crush washers as far as I'm aware.  You can also re-use, but take extra care when you tighten the drain plug as the used crush washer won't have much squish and it'll go from loose to stripped more quickly than with a new washer so be careful not to overtighten and strip the sump plug.

[ducpainter]

Most auto parts places have crush washers in an assortment of sizes as will any moto dealer - nothing ducati specific about the crush washers as far as I'm aware.  You can also re-use, but take extra care when you tighten the drain plug as the used crush washer won't have much squish and it'll go from loose to stripped more quickly than with a new washer so be careful not to overtighten and strip the sump plug.

+1...

also be sure the sump screen washer doesn't fall off it's shoulder and get bent. I can't tell you how often that happens.

[the_Journeyman]

I've done plenty of oil changes without the crush washer being replaced.  If I go in person to buy a filter, the dealer doesn't even ask, just grabs one and says "here's the crush washer, they're $0.30 and they're cheap insurance if you want it."

I've also gotten one from the local O'Reilly it is apparently close enough to work.

JM