Dirty Den Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 Does anyone have a part number for one of these, that will mean something to Camberley Auto Factors? Or can I just ask for a 1/2 inch crushable washer? TIA - Den 😬 - Self portrait - still unable to remove the smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilsjuke Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 any good motor factors will have them to go with the oil filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 the latest crossflow ones are now made in plastic, about 40p at the local factors. the more i knock off lighter it gets ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Den Posted September 7, 2002 Author Share Posted September 7, 2002 I went to Camberley Auto Factors and they didn't have anything suitable at all. Tried the parts desk at Halfords and the chap said they should be copper washers, gave me a few that are a little oversized for the sump plug, but the thread fits the washer neatly. Didn't think to check my Burton catalogue earlier - I'll check that later, Den 😬 - Self portrait - still unable to remove the smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 Den, Mine has a copper washer fitted and it also looks slightly oversize but the internal "hole" is the correct size for the sump plug. Steve Se7en-Up! One day, all cars will be made this way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Den Posted September 7, 2002 Author Share Posted September 7, 2002 Steve - Where did you get yours from? Den 😬 - Self portrait - still unable to remove the smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 Den, I think it was either Redline, along with all the other bits , or from CAF/Halfrauds. CAF is the favourite as I seem to remember buying other "consumables" such as oil, points, plugs and an oil filter at the same time. The copper washer should be fine. Just make sure the mating surfaces of the plug are clean and smooth. Steve Se7en-Up! One day, all cars will be made this way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Den Posted September 7, 2002 Author Share Posted September 7, 2002 Steve - Cheers for the info. Perhaps next time you go washer shopping, I could get you to get me a few?? In the meantime I'll use what I've got and keep an extra close eye out for any oil drips around the sump plug. Strange that you say CAF was the favourite - they didn't seem to have a clue when I went in there. Halfords were much more helpful... Den 😬 - Self portrait - still unable to remove the smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 Den, The conversation went something like this... Me, Hello, I'd like some bits for my car Them, Certainly, what model and year? Me, Its a 79 Caterham. Them, Blank confused look followed by "thats not listed sir"............ *confused* *confused* Eventualy I managed to get the parts book from them and found a suitable "normal" car to get the part Nos from (1980 Escort 1600GT) Look as going into CAF as an adventure and you wont go too far wrong 😬 If you original washer was a copper one, try gently smoothing both sides with a little wet and dry. As long as the surface is fairly smooth you should be OK. Steve Se7en-Up! One day, all cars will be made this way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Den Posted September 7, 2002 Author Share Posted September 7, 2002 I just told them it was from an Escort. That earned me a 'over on that stand mate' from bloke A. The stand was empty, so I went back and had a word with bloke B, who had a look in his washers jar, but no joy. I don't think my washer is really a washer (well certainly not a copper one) - it's a plastic/nylon washer I think. Probably put in as a stop gap and I haven't thought about changing the washer when I have changed the oil, until now. I'll pop the copper washer on that I got at Halfords and see how I get on. Oh, and you got the parts book from them? How the bloomin' hell did you manage that? Den 😬 - Self portrait - still unable to remove the smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted September 8, 2002 Share Posted September 8, 2002 I had to reach over the counter and grab it 😬 They made me give it back before I left though Steve Se7en-Up! One day, all cars will be made this way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Den Posted September 9, 2002 Author Share Posted September 9, 2002 Copper washer I got from Halfords Den 😬 - Self portrait - still unable to remove the smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 Den, Over the years Ford fitted copper washers first then changed to nylon, probably because they are 0.0001p cheaper, so you should be ok with either. If you can only get the copper washers then stick with those - or vice versa! Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Den Posted September 9, 2002 Author Share Posted September 9, 2002 Thanks for the info Brent. I think I was fortunate enough to find someone in Halfords who knew what they were talking about - I've got a couple of washers, but if anyone has a part number/catalogue number etc, that would be great - will make getting them easier in the future. Den 😬 - Self portrait - still unable to remove the smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwaters Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 Hi Den, How is the axle these days? Back from Hols now, got back when the rain started! Is it still all quiet on the rear front (so to speak) Thinking on the boring drive in that my axle is the wrong ratio for your 4 speed box anyway! So look after it and get it shimmed - unless you fancy a 3.9 diff with your 4 speeder! 😬 Phil Waters Zetec is in and running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 Den, I've got a 3.6 you can have soon if you need one ❗ Welcome back to the rain Phil. Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwaters Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 Thanks Brent... Flying back thinking about taking the car for a nice blat and what do I find? It's rained since ❗ Doh. Phil Waters Zetec is in and running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Den Posted September 9, 2002 Author Share Posted September 9, 2002 Brent - would that be the correct ratio for my 4 speed box then? Has yours been shimmed already? Phil tells me that mine could do with it. Phil - yep, all quiet on the rear front - seems fine and I chucked a little bit more EP90 in just before I took the car to Llandow a few weeks back, to be safe. Hope you enjoyed your holiday, thanks for bringing the rain over... Den 😬 - Self portrait - still unable to remove the smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 Den, That's the ratio you want for your 4 speed and mine appears to be one of the few that hasn't needed shimming as it's "never been raced or rallied Guv". Will be available in November sometime if you need it. Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puremalt Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Den, the part no. is Unipart 1451991- no idea why it's this long. This was given to me by Caterham this morning coincidentally Dave Robertson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Den Posted September 13, 2002 Author Share Posted September 13, 2002 Dave - thanks for the part number... Brent - cheers for the offer, but I will most probably just get mine shimmed. I suspect I'd only end up having to get yours shimmed eventually, as mine will see the odd trackday Den 😬 - Self portrait - still unable to remove the smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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