Coil Cover Washers

[Roaddawg]

I recently had to replace the coil cover as one corner, where it bolted to the rear head, was cracked and broke off. In looking at the diagram in the manual, it indicates there is a fiberglass washer seated between the cover and where it bolts to the head. When I removed the cover, I noticed that both sides lacked this particular washer. There was the bolt, with a lock washer, that fit in the coil cover slot and then screwed into the head (metal to metal).

I cannot find a fiberglass washer locally, so would a nylon washer do? Also, if so, what thickness? Thank you in advance to any who responds.

 

[HMAN]

The "washer" is mainly to keep heat transfer to a minimum. I believe they are about .125 thick. I would think a high heat nylon or type would work ok.

 

[woodbutcher]

agree

 

[Mr. Wright]

NO, I tried it. The nylon is to soft. I don't know if the heat or vibration destroyed them, but it didn't last one ride. Get with the Kaptin and get the fiberglass washers, and use red locktight on the bolts. I buy the by the hand fulls, and replace them each time I have a coil cover off.
http://www.wildsteedworx.com/

 

[HMAN]

And there ya go. Grab them from Curtis.

 

[bdm7250]

NO, I tried it. The nylon is to soft. I don't know if the heat or vibration destroyed them, but it didn't last one ride. Get with the Kaptin and get the fiberglass washers, and use red locktight on the bolts. I buy the by the hand fulls, and replace them each time I have a coil cover off.
http://www.wildsteedworx.com/

but I use blue Loctite.

 

[Jwooky]

I have just been using steel for a few years, with no issue

 

[Little-Boo]

Here you go
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BIG-DOG-COI...ash=item211abef3da:g:e~UAAOSwU-pXp8Ir&vxp=mtr

Carlos

 

[Alexey]

There was a problem. Nylon has not liked me. Too soft. I found a piece of textolite and cut washers. Everything works well. Almost no vibration.

 

[Roaddawg]

Thanks guys. I just ordered the fiberglass ones. Funny how no one at Home Depot, Lowes or Ace Hardware has ever heard of a fiberglass washer

 

[Brew]

ACE hardware has them...

 

[BWG56]

Thanks guys. I just ordered the fiberglass ones. Funny how no one at Home Depot, Lowes or Ace Hardware has ever heard of a fiberglass washer

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-7-16-in-Fiber-Washer-13288/202209547
Wanna know what isle there in?