1. What's a "peeking noise"? You must have been in a huge noisy city in China.
2. The bolt is just a threaded stud, available in other places*
(please notice the asterisk, it's there for a reason)
3. Yes, the washer is a copper crush washer and is available from Triumph, but check the Tech Vault 'cause I'm thinkin' you can get a gasket from other bike makes.
4. the asterisk "*" since you're gonna get a washer from Triumph, you may as well get a set of studs as well. And no forget the anti-seize lintiment.
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2005 Model . Two Fast Eddy stickers , a bell and a clock . She's Lola . She tinkles and keeps time . http://s649.photobucket.com/albums/uu211/britbike05/