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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Removing thermostat without draining oil?
Hi,
My 1969 911T is running quite hot recently and I suspect that the internal oil thermostat is stuck in the closed position. Since I can access it just fine with the air box removed, I was wondering if it possible to remove it without draining the oil from the engine/tank? My friend is a mechanic (who doesn稚 do Porsches...) thinks I would be fine. I知 99% it is not possible because the thermostat is on a lower level than the oil tank and all the oil would spill out of the block as soon as it is removed, but maybe I知 wrong? |
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08-20-2011, 07:36 AM
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Location: Manhattan Beach, California. Factory Delivery-Original owner-Retired engineer
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On our '86, I replaced a leaky gasket without draining the oil.
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08-20-2011, 07:51 AM
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I've done it......I put a rubber glove over the hoses....
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08-20-2011, 08:19 AM
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08-20-2011, 03:01 PM
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Da cab
