Gasket (or not??) on fuel strainer on '92 GSPD petcock

[DonW]

Hello all, Pulled the petcocks on my '92 R100GSPD tank, and am confused. There is the new style filter/strainer (one piece with an aluminum ring attached at the bottom), but there is also a fiber washer. Does the washer belong there? THis is the first time I've had this part apart.

Thanks!

Don

[SteveD]

The strainer has the crush washer built in. The gasket ring is not needed when using the long strainer. Info sourced from maxbmw fiche.

[DonW]

Thanks Steve. That's what I thought, but wasn't sure.

Don

[lomax]

On my 84 R100RS I had to use the gasket between the tank and the aluminum strainer to stop all leaks.

I think it comes down to use it or not, depending on what is required.

Marc