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[Scott Fisher]

--- Ti Kan <ti at amb.org> wrote:
> > BTW, the plastic engine cover on that V6, does
> > that just pop off or will I
> > need tools to get underneath to look for oil
> > puddles?
>
> If you're referring to the bottom belly pan cover,
> it is fastened to
> the body via a bunch of quarter-turn screws that are
> easily loosened.

The upper engine cover (if that's what you're asking
about, Tom) is held on with the same kind of
fasteners.  A wide-bladed screwdriver helps, but you
can actually work them with your fingers.  They're
spring-loaded, so you push in and twist -- similar to
Dzus fasteners, but made of high-impact plastic.

You'll need to remove that upper engine cover to
change spark plugs, for example -- and note that the
12V V6 uses the smaller-diameter spark plugs, so if
you haven't acquired a wrench of that size you'll need
one.  (The plugs are "shrouded," for lack of a better
word, by the intake manifold or something, too, so be
sure you've got at least a 6" extension for ease of
access.)

You'll need to remove the lower belly pan to change
the oil and filter.  It's not that big a deal, all the
stuff is up near the front of the engine, easy to get
to.

Good luck with your quest, and let us know what you
find!

--Scott Fisher
  Tualatin, Oregon



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