I recently drained my tank and installed a new fuel sending unit. Thought I could get a new drain plug and washer from Nissan but they have been NA for some time. I do need a new washer, drain plug stays wet, (aren't they crush washers similar to the oil plug drain washer?) and thought someone might know of a source or something that would do the job.

Thanks

Dan

If you still have the old washer, you can renew it. hit it with a torch and let it cool down.

Is the washer copper? You mean annealing?

You should be able to get the plug and washer from CARQUEST.

Is the washer copper? You mean annealing?

Yes, annealing.

My Ace hardware has crush washers and we were able to match it up.

Thanks for all of your responses. Yea, I did go to Ace hardware and they had a selection of oil drain plug washers but didn't see any crush washers. I'll pull the tank drain plug today, take it to Ace and see what will work.

I'm afraid I sometimes get hung up on original or stock when it really is not necessary.

Dan

I got a copper washer from the local Parts Plus store. Take your old one along and they can match it. Darrell

Dan,

Have you tried Courtesy Nissan?

Dave Ruiz

Just a quick technical note on annealing copper.....heat till cherry red then quench in water (not air cooling).