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Battery Cut-Off D

Fuel Cut-Off E

I decided to place the car on the ramps, jacking one side up at a time, as the front was too low to drive up on them, I did try, however common sense kicked in. So a straight forward oil change, there shouldn't  be any problems here... hah!

I collected all of the items I needed : So what was the first problem?

1. Oil Filter Housing - Couldn't open it, it was solidly locked down. I tried wrenches, I even had one of those silver caps one places on top of the oil filter cap, wrong size. I went through all the available tools I had, straight mole grips and the curved
                                                                                                                          (see purchases)

Curved Mole Grips, now that worked!

This is what I pulled out of the Oil Filter Housing, a near disintegrated filter, it hadn't been that long since I changed it,  Or had it? Nahhhh?

Oil Filter Housing >>>

Disintegrated Oil Filter >>>

After pulling out the pieces with a hook it did cross my mind that some of the filter may have gone into the sump, hopefully not or hopefully yes, rather it goes into the sump than the engine, (don't even want to think of that!) at least with the sump,  the filter bits and old oil  should drain out when I release the the old oil.  

Empty Oil Filter Housing

This did the Trick - Curved Mole Grips

Disintegrated Oil Filter >>>

Replacement Oil Filter

The filter kit comes with a seal, this needs to replace the old one on the housing.

The oil is ready for replacing and with the oil collector placed under the sump, the plug is removed, (yes it caught me on the hand and the oil was hot, hot, hot.....) >>>

With the dip-stick out, helps the oil to flow quickly.

During the wait; I prepared for the new oil and transferred it to the new 3 litre jug, recently purchased. With the new magnetic sump bolt in place,  (Note: I filled up the jug at least twice.)
This jug was easy to manipulate, especially with it's detachable spout and worth the investment, good value for money, rather than lifting a 20Litre barrel as one can appreciate...

with magnet

Lid 25nm torque.

Crush Washer

Check out new tool to open unit Click

I checked the dipstick until it read Max on the markings.
The engine was started up for a few minutes to allow the oil to circulate and the level was checked again. Seemed OK..

This just left the general tidy up; collection and housing the tools.

This job was done!


The next job is fitting the replacement fan, I also have the 300db horns I want to fit - these job are for another day.

<<<20Lt Oil purchased around 2020 and stored First time used -  The price has now doubled in 2022

3Ltr Jug w Spout

MANNOL 20L Fully Synthetic Engine Oil EXTREME 5W-40 SN/CH-4 A3/B4 VW 502/505

New tools to help with oil changes, replacing oil filter - see purchases and Tools Section

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