Tod
I've asked that same question and can't get a straight answer out of anyone.
I'm going to mount the filters threads up.
Patrick O'Day
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tod Oace" <tod@quay.com>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 10:40 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Re: First oil change
> > 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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