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Old 10-08-2008, 11:06 AM
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Default So I noticed something when I took a look at my fuel filter setup >
ECS only had me buy two crush washers (for the fuel pump side.) But I noticed that the other side of the filter utilizes crush washers as well. Am I going to be screwed if I try to reuse them? I don't want to have to wait another week for a couple of $.20 washers. TIA.
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Old 10-08-2008, 11:27 AM
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Always use new crush washers.
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Buy a couple from nearby dealer?
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I've always had the best luck with dealer crush washers. Aftermarket is hit or miss.
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In my case, nearby dealer = not nearby : (
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Default copper washers? Heat them up on the electric stove and quench in water.
I've annealed copper washers for years this way.

Haven't popped an audi filter but all the other bosch fuel filters use copper washers....
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Not copper. I'm guessing they're aluminum.
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You're using two new washers per side? Such a customer, ECS loves you! Check that gas cap again!
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