Re: Re: A burning philosophical question finally answered

From: Miles Harris (spikes_duall@hotmail.com)
Date: Wed Mar 14 2001 - 11:04:09 EST

I waited until I got through today's list before answering. Since Tom did,
I'll just add the website: http://www.fumotovalve.com/ 

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Miles Harris III
Simi Valley, CA
01 Silver Dakota CC Sport, 2.5L, 5speed
01 Gold Saturn SC1 (3 door coupe) 1.9L SOC, 4speed auto
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Tom Slick North <prodog@swbell.net> wrote in article
<NCBBILKPCLBGCGBIPNKCOEHBCHAA.prodog@swbell.net>...
> a fumoto valve replaces your oil pan drain plug....it is a little valve
that
> you can open and close...it makes changing your oil easier, and cleaner
in
> most respects...  it also allows you to drain the oil while it is hot and
> not burn the shit out of your hand....plus, you never have to dig into
the
> drain pan to find your plug after it falls out of your hand...
> 
> I've got a 96 5.2L and I opted for the version with the nipple....it fit
> perfectly, and the nipple isn't in danger of getting hit...   the nipple
> allows you to hook up a hose (I have one with clamp on it) and put the
old
> oil back into some of your old oil bottles....meaning less mess, not
having
> to use a drain pan and easier disposal...
> 
> Later,
> Tom "Slick"
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Ray Sulich
> Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 5:39 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: A burning philosophical question finally answered
> 
> 
> At 12:31 AM 3/14/2001 -0800, you wrote:
> > > Anyone else install a FUMOTO valve? If so, have you had any problems
> with
> >it?
> 
> Two burning questions.  What is a FUMOTO valve?  I suppose it has
something
> to due with relocating the oil filter.  If so, where do you get one?
> 
> Second question.  What is a cat back?  I know what a catalytic convertor
is
> but what does a cat back do?
> Bye,
> Ray
> 
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