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I heat up the engine and use a vacuum pump to suck the oil out the dipstick through a long rigid tube that goes down to the bottom of the oil pan. Anything left at the bottom of the pan at that point is not under much pressure from gravity so it just drips out.
+1 ...or a small piece of cardboard works as well. You just want to angle it on about a 45 and for the most part it all deflected down and went in my catch container thingy. I had the back end up in the air on ramps when I did this so that might have helped the angle. Plus it's easier to get in there to get a hand on the drain plug/wrench and oil filter.Quote:
Originally Posted by sean
I just drain it and then wipe the frame with a rag afterward. If I were smart I'd get the fumoto valve before I changed the oil a couple of weekends ago.
Drove it to work. Coworkers who only see the car maybe once a week tops noticed the dramatic improvement in appearance thanks to the lowering springs. Fixing that vacuum leak at the WUR improved power when cold and the new transmission oil has worked its way in and shifts are feeling significantly smoother.
Started checking my CO mixture, not for any particular reason, just for the educational factor.
Awesome Jon! We should have lowered that baby long ago. it totally makes these cars look better. Glad the shifting is better, I was able to feel the difference in my transmission with the MTL almost immediately but maybe that was because my trans is worse for wear.
i have Fumoto valves on both my and my girlfriend's DDs, love the convenience. i was under the impression from this thread--Quick Oil Drain Valve--that that a DeLorean didnt have the clearance to fit one... unfortunately i have never seen the underside of a D in person, so i cant really comment on the validity of that statement. i would still be interested in the results if someone were to try, however.Quote:
Originally Posted by hollywood2311
let it be known that the "quick" is an adjective to "valve," not to "drain." the reduced bandwidth makes it slightly slower than a standard oil pan plug, but is more convenient. :wink:
I dont see how removing a simple plug a few times a year is inconvenient.
Removed wipers and cowling in preparation for windshield replacement.
Replaced the air filter, as well as the leather shift boot with the improved metal-frame model from DMCH.
A/C Evaporator job complete, but now I have a broken headlight switch. You can never win. Gonna drive the car tomorrow, its been too long.Quote:
Originally Posted by seventy4burban