The small o-ring goes on the tip of the long bolt.The large washer is for
the drain plug.You know where the large o-ring goes. One of the small
aluminiun washers is for the top of the bolt. The second is just for a
spare.

"Dan" > wrote in message
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> I have a 1985 535 BMW and I'd appreciate some insight on installing the
> new cartridge oil filter. I'm fairly adept in this sort of thing but my
> mechanics instructions for all the parts that came with the filter don't
> seem to match what the previous filter had. The new German paper filter
> came with:
>
> - 3 aluminum washers 2 small, and one large, approx 1" diameter
> - 1 large O-ring ~4" in diameter and one very small O-ring ~1/4" in
> diameter.
>
> My mechanic told me to use both small washers and both O-rings and ignore
> the large washer. I understand to use the large O-ring for the housing, 1
> small washer for the bolt as it enters the cartridge casing but what is
> the 2nd washer for and the tiny O-ring?
>
> Bentley or Chilton manuals don't seem to have this level of detail.
>
> Any help is appreciated.
> Dan
>