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  1. 02-08-2006, 08:42 AM #1
    Dave P
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    Default M50 oil canister question

    A new oil filter comes with 1 small rubber o ring for bottom of bolt and 2 washers of different sizes 1 seem to be a snug fit but the other 1 is a larger. diameter. Where (if anywhere) does this go or is it provided as an alternative ?
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  2. 02-08-2006, 09:06 AM #2
    Anthony (M5 in Calgary)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave P
    A new oil filter comes with 1 small rubber o ring for bottom of bolt and 2 washers of different sizes 1 seem to be a snug fit but the other 1 is a larger. diameter. Where (if anywhere) does this go or is it provided as an alternative ?
    Dave
    Sump drain plug.
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  3. 02-08-2006, 09:22 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Anthony (M5 in Calgary)
    Sump drain plug.
    That washer is over rated....
    If it cannot be fixed by the dremel or ducktape.. get out the sledge...
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  4. 02-08-2006, 09:34 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Anthony (M5 in Calgary)
    Sump drain plug.

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