I've done this a few times.... let me give you a few quick pointers. You don't need to drain the coolant! (although i did the first time!)... First remove the oil filter remove the big nut use a big easy-out (broken stud remove tool. It grabs the pipe fro teh inside) to remove the pipe replace the o-ring (green o-ring (Viton), not black (n-butyl)) put pipe back in. Use NO thread sealant!! else you risk cracking the block.... put nut back on . new filter on oil in engine. drive.
Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind and flirting with death Dept. Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 |
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