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quick oil change
« on: 25 August 2016, 18:04:43 »
Want to do a quick oil change over the pit.

Ive forgotten, what size is the plastic hex nut and the torx sump pug size?

Thanks.
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Re: quick oil change
« Reply #1 on: 25 August 2016, 18:16:40 »
What Hex nut?

Torx is T45 IIRC
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Re: quick oil change
« Reply #2 on: 25 August 2016, 18:17:09 »
Hmm, or is it T35  :-\
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Re: quick oil change
« Reply #3 on: 25 August 2016, 18:17:35 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 August 2016, 18:16:40
What Hex nut?

Torx is T45 IIRC

On the end of the filter housing... 24mm? :-\ ???
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Re: quick oil change
« Reply #4 on: 25 August 2016, 18:19:29 »
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 25 August 2016, 18:17:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 August 2016, 18:16:40
What Hex nut?

Torx is T45 IIRC

On the end of the filter housing... 24mm? :-\ ???
S'not plastic though? All petrols are metal I believe?
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Re: quick oil change
« Reply #5 on: 25 August 2016, 18:21:26 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 August 2016, 18:19:29
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 25 August 2016, 18:17:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 August 2016, 18:16:40
What Hex nut?

Torx is T45 IIRC

On the end of the filter housing... 24mm? :-\ ???
S'not plastic though? All petrols are metal I believe?
Good point... Mixed it up with another motor ::) :-[
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Re: quick oil change
« Reply #6 on: 25 August 2016, 23:48:29 »
Your probably right, metal and not plasic cap (most are plastic these days)

will go with a 24mm socket and a couple or torx for the sump.

ta muchly.
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Re: quick oil change
« Reply #7 on: 26 August 2016, 08:58:56 »
3/8 ratchet fits in cartridge type,.
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Re: quick oil change
« Reply #8 on: 26 August 2016, 10:29:11 »
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 August 2016, 08:58:56
3/8 ratchet fits in cartridge type,.
Pretty much guaranteed to crack the cap/housing if over tightened at last change :-X
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Re: quick oil change
« Reply #9 on: 26 August 2016, 13:16:59 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 August 2016, 10:29:11
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 August 2016, 08:58:56
3/8 ratchet fits in cartridge type,.
Pretty much guaranteed to crack the cap/housing if over tightened at last change :-X

Yep, but convenient if you know no muppets have been there. :y
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Re: quick oil change
« Reply #10 on: 26 August 2016, 17:06:28 »
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 August 2016, 08:58:56
3/8 ratchet fits in cartridge type,.
Generally not recommended if you have to use any force, as the casting will break.
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Re: quick oil change
« Reply #11 on: 26 August 2016, 17:12:55 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 August 2016, 17:06:28
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 August 2016, 08:58:56
3/8 ratchet fits in cartridge type,.
Generally not recommended if you have to use any force, as the casting will break.
Few weeks ago i started to tighten up with the 3/8 ratchet ..But felt it was wrong and got the big socket on it in the end....Glad i did now  :P
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Re: quick oil change
« Reply #12 on: 26 August 2016, 21:29:52 »
yep.
24mm socket for the cap. t45 for the sump.
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Re: quick oil change
« Reply #13 on: 27 August 2016, 11:28:30 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 August 2016, 10:29:11
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 August 2016, 08:58:56
3/8 ratchet fits in cartridge type,.
Pretty much guaranteed to crack the cap/housing if over tightened at last change :-X

Not if you do it up to 15n/m yourself.
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Re: quick oil change
« Reply #14 on: 08 September 2016, 21:54:36 »
I use a 24mm flexihead ratchet spanner. Makes access a lot easier and quicker.
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