"Copper crush washers." Intriguing. No savvy. Please educate me.
I have seen wave washers, which are sometimes called metric lock washers, althought split lock washers in metric sizes are available. I have seen copper and aluminum sealing washers, used at bolted joints that need to hold water or oil, on oil drain plugs, and at sensors that screw into water or oil. I have seen representations of double Bellville spring washers (facing each other) in the Benzes literature, but never seen the actual washers. Presumably there are also single Bellville spring washers. But a "crush washer." What's that? I can only think of a crush sleeve as used in some pinion bearing setups. I'd like to know. Also, why not save a ton of time and buy it from the dealer who sells that kind of car? Can the time spent on a search that may not pan out possibly be balanced by the presumed cost saving associated with avoiding the dealer's parts bins? Or is this abou the satisfaction of being able to say "I did it myself." much like the little red hen? Just curious on that. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:07:57 -0500 Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, wrote Subject: [MBZ] seeking source for copper crush washers Not directly MB related, but I am looking for a source to buy M14 and M16 sized copper crush washers. These are specifically for reconnecting power steering fittings on another vehicle. I found one site that list them, but they do not take web orders for less than $25. http://www.xs-engineering.com/xsstore/pc/viewCat_m.asp?idCategory=192 Tried a few local auto parts stores with no luck. Have not tried NAPA yet or the dealer but if those fail anyone else know of anyplace I can source these? Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
