Mine had the washers fitted from new. It also weeps a little oil occasionally. The spacers enable the oil to escape the housing more easily avoiding belt contamination. (As well as their real purpose of cooling the chamber) I've taken the cover off to inspect, belt remains dry.
The oil weep will be there washers or no washers.

Last edited by Grockle; 25/05/15 06:54 PM.

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