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 Post subject: Need a seal
PostPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2016 3:50 pm 
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Does anyone know where I can get a replacement coolant fluid drain screw seal from for my FE501 please?.
I changed the coolant and have a tiny leak, manual says replace the seal on the drain screw each time, could be why it leaks :?

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 Post subject: Re: Need a seal
PostPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2016 4:00 pm 
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Is it a seal, or copper washer ?


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 Post subject: Re: Need a seal
PostPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2016 5:09 pm 
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If it's a seal, take it along to your local bearing factor.

If it's a copper washer, it can be recycled by heating it to cherry red, then allowing it to cool. This process is called 'annealing' and softens the copper, restoring its sealing properties.

NB: this process isn't so effective with 'crush ' washers, but still worth a try if you are pushed for a replacement.


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 Post subject: Re: Need a seal
PostPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2016 7:35 pm 
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Cheers, I'll give heating it a try tomorrow. 8-)

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 Post subject: Re: Need a seal
PostPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2016 7:58 pm 
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Works with older head gaskets too !


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 Post subject: Re: Need a seal
PostPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 1:25 pm 
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Sorted cheers, heated then torqued to 10nm and it's now fine, 8-)

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 Post subject: Re: Need a seal
PostPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 1:44 pm 
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Way to go!

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