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Oil Sight Glass Removal
Well it's seeping and just in time for an oil change so I have to change it out. I checked the archives but need a presice procudure. Is it as simple as a wood screw and yank it out and pop the new one in.What should I be careful of? Thanks, John
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09-11-2006, 02:29 PM
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The screw method is what I've been told to do. Be careful about not getting any glass bits inside the hole, wear clean underwear and always use a condom.
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I pulled mine out with a set of tool grade dental picks, cleaned the area well, and drove the new one in with a socket that was the same size as outer rim, forget what size.
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When you drove it in did you use a rubber mallet or hammer, I've read where the rubber didn't drive it in far enough, would bounce instead of driving it in?
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09-11-2006, 05:31 PM
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Either will work. May have to whack a tick harder with a rubber
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And a good reason to go out and buy a dead blow hammer. Perfect for these kinds of things.
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09-11-2006, 06:39 PM
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Did it! Heated a screw to melt into the plastic. Broke the plastic and ended up prying it out with a screw driver. Hammered that sucker in and changed my oil. Not too bad. Changed out the clutch fluid while I was at it too. Thanks for the tips everyone.
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