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Front eccentric shaft copper washer?

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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:12 AM
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Exclamation Front eccentric shaft copper washer?

Does anyone know where i can buy a new copper washer/ seal that goes on the bolt that goes into the front of the eccentric shaft for a 12a. i wrecked mine and need a new one. im leaking oil please help!!

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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 01:27 AM
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Mazda dealership or Mazdatrix. I ordered my last one through the dealership.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 02:05 AM
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ok thanks ill have to check into a dealership around here
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 02:43 AM
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Maybe a fellow forum user will have a spare for you.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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Well do you or does anyone else on here happen to have a spare that they would be willing to sell me. I have another engine but i lost that washer off of it somehow
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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Does the US postal service allow you to send a copper washer in an envelope?
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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hey man i dont know about that USPS thing but thanks anyways i finally found one
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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That's good. To keep it from getting damaged, I like to apply a dab of RTV on both sides. It acts as a slow speed lubricant for torquing it and prevents oil leakage. Some people use locktite but that's a bad idea.
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