The info on my old trans dapt kit said the filters can be mounted in any
orientation. I think the perma-cool site says the same thing. I mounted mine
that way on the s15 with no problems.
----- Original Message -----
From: WOT or waiting at a Red <dakatack@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 11:09 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Re: First oil change
> 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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