> ROTFLMAO.
Thanks. I don't usually have that effect on people (at least while I'm in
the room?), but this Dakota list is good stuff. :)
> Been there, done that. I'm doing the oil filter relocation kit next. I'll
> post the details after I wash up.
Sure sounds like a good thing!
So does it matter which way the filter is mounted? Can it be threads down
so it drains before being changed? That would be NICE.
> Now if I can just remember where I put
> that box of latex gloves? ;-)
Probably in your garage somewhere? That's where I keep mine. I think. :)
-Tod
> Patrick O'Day
> 2000 Dakota 4x4, 4.7L, CC
> Ztube w/9 inch big mouth filter
> 68 MM TB Ported and Polished
> 3" catback and Flowmaster 50
> Rancho 9000 Shocks
> Robert Shaw 755 180F Thermostat
> Mobil 1, Fumoto Valve.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tod Oace" <tod@quay.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2001 11:49 PM
> Subject: DML: First oil change
>
>
> > Well, I did my first oil change on my new 01 4.7L quad cab at 893 miles.
> > And aside from motorcycles, this is the first oil change I've done
myself
> > since my Accord years and years ago. The rest have been oil shops and
> > dealers. Here are some thoughts I had while doing the oil change...
> (sorry
> > it's a bit long (but obviously not sorry enough to not post it :) ))
> >
> >
> > Regarding that little rectangular portal in the front skid plate just
> > underneath the oil drain plug...
> > Well that's all I really need to say for those who know of DC's cruel
> sense
> > of humor on this.
> >
> > Yikes....my oil pan is almost full! (Despite the skid plate.)
> >
> > Yech.
> >
> > Wow...this plastic skid plate is surprisingly heavy! And not
> surprisingly,
> > messy.
> >
> > Yech.
> >
> > Okay...where's the oil filter.... Should be....up... Uh... Hmmm...
> Over
> > there? Maybe if I look down from the top? No...must have missed it
from
> > the bottom.... Oh for heavens sake. <fetching owner's manual>
<reading
> > owner's manual> How come I can't find it in the owner's manual? Okay,
> give
> > up on that. I know I can find it. Ah-hah! Through that little plastic
> > panel that says something about oil filter! Oh dear. Why didn't I buy
> that
> > socketed oil filter wrench like I wanted? Well...looks like now's a
good
> > time for that. And...I wish I could find a 2001 service manual. Might
> have
> > to call the dealer about that.
> >
> > ...
> >
> > Back with the wrench.... And, a little while later... And a little
while
> > later... Got it!
> >
> > Why oh why am I not using those latex gloves I bought?
> >
> > <looking at skid plate> Yech.
> >
> > I'm glad we bought that Oil Eater stuff. Works pretty well!
> >
> > I'm glad I bought a Fumoto valve! I wonder how much it wants to be
> torqued?
> > Hey, maybe I can torque it with the hex part of the nipple...
> >
> > Uh oh....this seems like too much. Oh gosh I hope I didn't break it.
> > Better take off the nipple and make sure it looks okay. Why didn't I
just
> > tighten it on with an adjustable wrench like the instructions said.
Why?
> > Why? Why?
> >
> > Phew...no obvious damage on the nipple threads. Better find an optimal
> > torque value for this guy...er gal (definitely a gal). Hmmm. I don't
> know
> > what I'm doing. Maybe 10 ft. lbs is about right.
> >
> > Cool! Open and some oil drips out....close and it stops! I really
really
> > hope I didn't break it. Please let it be torqued correctly. Please let
> the
> > thread lock work.
> >
> > Why did I buy a cheap torque wrench? Stupid stupid stupid.
> >
> > Better clean up that oil. Yech.
> >
> > I thought I was going to use those latex gloves?
> >
> > ....
> >
> > I couldn't have used up nearly this much washer fluid. Thank goodness
the
> > other fluids are full.
> >
> > Why don't I have more funnels?
> >
> > Oh I hope I didn't break my Fumoto valve....
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Hey, I just completed my first Dak mod!
> >
> > --
> > Tod Oace, tod@quay.com
> >
>
>
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