I bought a pump at FLAPS for about $7. the pump screws onto a standard 1 gallon plastic container. I used an old antifreeze container. (thoroughly cleaned). I was able to pump in 4 quarts in about 15 mins. I have heard of others who have used a long hose with either funnel or screwed directly to the lube container. either way should work fine. -----Original Message----- From: mike miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Thursday, July 05, 2001 10:57 AM Subject: Re: Changing Tranny Oil - One More Question
>It's not impossible to do it yourself. But you have to plan to spend some >considerable time with a non reusable turkey baster to put in the new fluid, >or get a pump cause you can't pour new fluid in with the tranny in place. > >Good luck, > >Mike > >----- Original Message ----- >From: PSavage <psavage@SABER.NET> >To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 5:31 AM >Subject: Changing Tranny Oil - One More Question > > >> Thanks all, for Redline info/instructions! >> One more question: several have warned I should >> be sure I can get the fill plug out before draining. >> Is this mentioned *only because I must have the right >> size socket for the job, or is the fill plug often difficult >> to remove? >> Now that I'm changing my own oil & filter--this tranny >> oil change might be another job I dare to tackle! >> >> Thanks, >> Phaedra >> '85 Wolfsburg Westy Basecamp >> > |
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