---------------------------------------------------------- RotaxEngines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 07/25/08: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:22 PM - Changing Crush Gasket (peteohms) 2. 05:13 PM - Re: Changing Crush Gasket (Jack Kuehn) 3. 06:56 PM - Re: Changing Crush Gasket (Roger Lee) 4. 07:50 PM - Re: Changing Crush Gasket (Hugh) 5. 08:13 PM - Re: Re: Changing Crush Gasket (Craig Payne) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:22:05 PM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Changing Crush Gasket From: "peteohms" I'm about to do my first oil change on my 912ul. Instructions call for changing the crush gasket. Is there a generic gasket available at local auto parts stores? Pete Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=194969#194969 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:13:41 PM PST US From: "Jack Kuehn" Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: Changing Crush Gasket I don't even remove the plug any more. I just remove the whole can from the airplane and take the top off, dump out the old oil and clean everything up as clean as new. Depends on your installation though. It's actually easier for me to remove the entire sump than to stand on my head and remove the darn plug. The can needs a good cleaning anyway. Jack On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 5:19 PM, peteohms wrote: > apeterchristensen@sbcglobal.net> > > I'm about to do my first oil change on my 912ul. Instructions call for > changing the crush gasket. Is there a generic gasket available at local > auto parts stores? > > Pete > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=194969#194969 > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:56:14 PM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Changing Crush Gasket From: "Roger Lee" Hi Pete, Your right that Rotax says to replace the crush washer every time. What I'm about to say is not politically correct, but most people don't replace it every time. Unless it leaks it is still good. Just don't over torque it when you put it back together and smash it. You can use it 3-4 times before replacing the crush washer. Like I said this is against the Rotax manual, but I have never seen one leak that has just been used once. If you want to replace it now you could probably pick up a crush washer at a motorcycle shop or order one from Lockwood or California Power Systems. -------- Roger Lee Tucson, Az. Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated Rotax Service Center 520-574-1080 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=194999#194999 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:50:22 PM PST US From: "Hugh" Subject: RE: RotaxEngines-List: Changing Crush Gasket Pete: Not to my knowledge. The copper crush washers recommended by Rotax should always be used. Your life is at stake. The Rotax Engines DO NOT LIKE LOSS OF OIL. Use the recommended crush gasket!! You can get them from Lockwood Aviation. Hugh -----Original Message----- From: owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of peteohms Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 7:20 PM Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Changing Crush Gasket I'm about to do my first oil change on my 912ul. Instructions call for changing the crush gasket. Is there a generic gasket available at local auto parts stores? Pete Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=194969#194969 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:13:35 PM PST US From: "Craig Payne" Subject: RE: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Changing Crush Gasket You could install one of the quick-drain valves from Saf-air or Curtis and be done with it. Aircraft Spruce and California Power Systems both carry them: http://www.rotaxparts.net/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=1306 http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/safairsump.php http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/curtisquickdv.php (scroll to bottom) -- Craig ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rotaxengines-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RotaxEngines-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rotaxengines-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rotaxengines-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.