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Oil Filler Nut Gasket for '74 Bug

Well, I finally got the oil filler and nut off of my '74 Beetle. It was leaking a little oil and of course, was very difficult to get off. I grinded off the tin and then used a pipe wrench and vice-grip to get the nut off. Actually, the nut broke but that's okay.

I have a replacement nut and oil filler but no washer. I believe the original was a paper gasket? And I notice that California Import Parts sells what seems to be a cork gasket. The link is below with a picture of the cork gasket.

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Can anyone recommend what the best kind of gasket to use would be? I'd hate to put it back on only to have it leak again. I'll probably have to make the gasket unless I can find someplace that will ship one item to Ottawa Canada. Has anybody had a new filler leak on them again?

Thanks for any feedback.

___ James. jgurney snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com

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jgurney_admn
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Cork is for the filler cap. Yes, paper originally. There was one in the engine gasket set that fit pretty well. I would make one out of gasket material. Use sealant on it!

Reply to
Speedy Jim

I use the single port engine intake manifold crush gaskets there. Nice fit as I recall. No leaks, gasket won't break or slip out because it's (soft) metal.

Jan

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Jan Andersson

The round copper ring? Yes, I've used them too and a perfect fit. Jim

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Speedy Jim

I do have a round copper (or brass?) ring/washer that somehow came with the nut. It is a perfect fit, but should this be used instead of the paper (or cork) gasket? I.e., I guess it could be tightened enough to stop any oil from leaking?

Thanks Jim and Jan for the quick replies. __ James.

Speedy Jim wrote:

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jgurney_admn

use a 1" internal pipe wrench to remove the nut. i use a single port intake gasket as it crushes to form a seal.

Reply to
bill may

I use the pipe wrench too, but there's a high risk of cracking the nut with it as the "finger" expands.. and then the aluminum around it cracks too.

Jan

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Jan Andersson

If you use the cork, put it underneath the filler cup and make a paper (cardboard from a cereal pack is best) gasket to go below the nut. If you don't buy the cork one, then make two paper gaskets and put one either side.

Gaz

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Gaz Pike

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