Date:         Sat, 6 Nov 2010 16:28:46 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oil filter question
Comments: To: David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>
Comments: cc: Ben Tan <syncro@gmail.com>
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On 11/5/10, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
> At 01:36 PM 11/5/2010  -0700, neil n wrote:
>>Likely isn't an accessory though good tip and easy to check. (one
>>belt)  It sounds like the noise is coming from the pan area. I made a
>>little video of it with my camera but not sure if I can upload it from
>>this old laptop. We'll see.
>
> For this sort of thing a long screwdriver or (much better) a
> mechanic's stethoscope can be your good friend.  It's like a medical
> stethoscope except there's an eight inch long pointed stick (no
> raspberries) attached to the diaphragm.  I unscrew it at the
> diaphragm and the two halves fit nicely in a toolbox.  Lisle make a
> very nice one; the one from Pep Boys is utterly useless.
>
> Moderator note:  ........  Please
> remember to trim, gentlemen.

Apologies if I was a contributor. (likely was) No real excuse but this
ToughBook (laptop) is so slow  (how slow....?) highlighting text is
also slower. Normally I trim.

The video would have been uploaded by me to youtube so others might
pass an opinion. Not sure it that's even possible with this old laptop
(more accurately, the old software or non existing video type
software)

I'll look into that brand of stethescope David. Sounds like a useful
thing to have. I have used a cardboard tube in the past (as I just did
beach side, but the ocean is too LOUD  ;) but such great selection of
stuff generally in the US. The next small town NAPA may have what I
need.

A sound investment I'm sure. (pun intended)

Neil.

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