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Replacing copper washer with stainless steel washer?

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  • Sgt Robuck 5S Offline
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    Sgt Robuck 5
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    Is it possible to replace a copper washer for sealing, e.g. On the coolant drain bolt with a stainless steel washer? Is the stainless steel soft enough?

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      jgr72
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      Stainless starts to "eat" other materials, I wouldn't use stainless, and I think it's too hard. Use copper.

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        finnerz89
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        Yeah it's copper for a reason.

        Current bikes:
        DT125X '07
        Street Triple R '11
        Aprilia ETV1000 '02

        Previous:
        DR650RSE '96
        FJ1200 '92

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          Calum
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          Use a copper washer bud.

          Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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