VANAGON archives -- August 2002, week 1 (#392)

Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2002 06:48:10 +0000 Reply-To: Jfp w/3 WBXs <jfp7@HOTMAIL.COM> Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> From: Jfp w/3 WBXs <jfp7@HOTMAIL.COM> Subject: Re: Oil Fill Tube. Comments: To: FredsVW@WEBTV.NET Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed

Hi Fred,

The 2.1L oil filler tube inside 13mm nut is tough to access. When disturbing this crankcase attachment, do the following:

1) Drain the crankcase oil completely.

2) Use a 1/4" drive 13mm socket with a 1/4" drive U-joint and a 1/4" to 3/8" adapter to a 3/8" drive ratchet. Otherwise it may be impossible to loosen or tighten this critical fastener.

3) Be sure to coat the new engine oil filler tube gasket with silicone sealant during re-installation.

Regards, John

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