[s-cars] RE: Oil drain plug

[Krasusky Paul (WQQ2PXK)]

Dave F. thought and Bob bobbed:

<<<Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 22:16:37 -0400
From: "Bob Rossato" <bob.rossato at att.net>
Subject: RE: [s-cars] Oil drain plug
To: "Dave Forgie" <forgied at ae.ca>, <s-car-list at audifans.com>


> Bob:  I think heat just makes things worse:  The plug expands and
> the hole gets smaller = more clamping force.  Tapping with plug
> with a hammer to free up some of the corrosion may help. (This is
> why I switched to Fumoto years ago).
>
> Dave F.

Sorry, but the hole gets larger.>>>


That's always been my experience when I heat get a hole all heated up.


<<<Personally, I'm in the minority as I'm not a fan of the Fumoto valves.  I
don't like to leave a 1/2" of old oil, with all the associated particulate
sediment, in the bottom of the pan.  I will gladly forsake convenience for
the ability to drain as much of the oil as possible.  I even go through the
trouble of disconnecting the oil cooler lines and draining the lines and
cooler.>>>


Or just slightly jack the passenger side up a bit,, I need to anywayz to get
my drop pan to clear under there.  Alas, no more 1/2" of oil...


<<<A bit overkill, I know, but that's me.

Bob>>>


Ah, yes, and that's exactly why we love you Bob.  Paging Dr. Overkill...
Dr. Robert Overkill...

-Paul Underkill