Miata Mailing List: November 1994, Message #183
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   From: BILL.ALLEN@metrokc.gov
Subject: Re: Drain Plugs
   Date: Mon, 7 Nov 1994 14:46:22 -0500

>The washer I gave them was the wrong size.  They told me the existing
>one was in good enough shape that I needn't worry.  So, I wonder.
>Did I just get the wrong washer at Mazda, or did the washers change 
>between 93 and 94?  I have a 94.  I have not been back to Mazda to ask.

Quentin,
I almost had the same experience.  I asked for several drain plug washers and
the counter guy (the manager, and a great person) gave me these copper-colored
smallish looking washers.  I said, Craig, that doesn't look right!  He
rechecked the numbers, and got the proper aluminum-colored, larger ones (for a
'90).  I didn't ask how he made the error.  I don't know if there has been a
change, but at any rate, it's a good thing to be alert for.

  You can get away with reusing the washers, if they go in flush.  The risk is
either the get too flattened, over time or more likely, cock and bend, leaving
a leak path.  I thought my Miata had a mortal wound the first time that
happened to me!

Bill Allen