Sump plug washer - where from?

just drained the oil, but the sump plug washer is FUBARD. where can I get another one? just go to a bike shop as ask for one? are they universal? also that goes for the filter removal tool, are they universal/should they be avaliable from a bike shop? cheers

The washer isn't completely necessary, the bolt will form a tight seal from about half way up the thread. The washer just serves to stop vibrations making the bolt come loose I suppose. But you can get them cheap enough from your local dealership.

The removal tool is universal (unless you opt for the suzuki one - but then it's universally suzuki). But there's a couple of different types of tool that work with the SV.

Baph's top tip, when you're next buying a filter, take it to the shop you intend to get the removal tool from. Then you'll know if it fits.

cheers

I will take the filter along with me tomorrow

My dad puts a little bit of PTFE tape (the same stuff plumbers use) on my sump plug and crush washer to ensure a good seal. You could well do this to form a seal in place of the crush washer (the clutch cover bolts on my bike also all have PTFE tape to prevent oil seepage)...but really, its best to have a crush washer. take the bolt along to a vehicle supplies shop, they should be able to find you one. AFAIK, they are usualy copper or some other soft metal

i'd imagine crush washers are universal. But the PFTE is a good idea espically for bleed nipples too.

Originally Posted by alpinestarhero

My dad puts a little bit of PTFE tape (the same stuff plumbers use) on my sump plug and crush washer to ensure a good seal.

I do this on the bleed nipples, but there's far less chance of oil running down the threads, so I don't bother with the sump plug.

I think my bike is still on the original crush washer - after 37k miles. Though I wouldn't recommend anyone else do the same for the obvious reason that the service schedule says otherwise - and probably for a good reason.

The crush washer is named that for a reason. It crushes to make a tight seal. If you try to do the bolt up without a new washer you run the risk of stripping the thread.

It must be changed every time you undo the sump bolt. Once it is crushed it cannot be re-used.

Get them from www.sparesdirect.co.uk

as jester says should be changed every time, for the price of them bout 70p its not worth the risk of over tighening your sump.

Originally Posted by pencil shavings

just drained the oil, but the sump plug washer is FUBARD. where can I get another one? just go to a bike shop as ask for one? are they universal? also that goes for the filter removal tool, are they universal/should they be avaliable from a bike shop? cheers

The Champion filter has a small hex than the generic Hi flo.I agree about using a new crush washer, although I still use the original and use a torque wrench to tighten

It's all well and good using a torque wrench but the washer is still crushed and should be replaced (as you said but don't do? ) every time.

70p for a washer or how much for a re-thread of the sump? Easy option I think!