T500 Oil Tank Outlet Assembly w/picture

[LexPaul]

I have a slow leak at my oil tank outlet, where the coupling comes in from the side. There should be two gaskets, one on either side of the coupling, gasket # 09168-06002. Does anyone know what color these gaskets are? I can see some whiteness in there, but not sure if they are what they should be. I tightened the union bolt (it was loose) and the leak has stopped. But I do not want to have an oil starvation issue and so I may need to replace.

Here is the question, look at picture, there is a one inch air bubble in my line now. Should I bleed this out and how does one do that? Thanks guys, LexPaul

[tricky1962]

To bleed that line, I would crack the bolt where the line joins the pump and let gravity do your work for you.

[jabcb]

The original washers were white plastic.
Suzuki currently sells aluminum crush washers, which don't seem to work all that well.

Stat-o-seal washers is a good alternative if you decide to replace them.
They're available at McMaster-Carr: http://www.mcmaster.com/#stat-o-seal-washers/=unbb8w

[LexPaul]

Thank you gentlemen,,