N.E fjord-by-fjord 2fiddy
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I have to do this oil cooler swap myself now. Just started her for a second, and the drip is now a gush. So much so that I wouldn't feel right driving it to my garage...
A few questions:
-What capacities do i need for my fuid drain? i remember i did 11 quarts (i put on the PS filter...) of oil, but i forget how much Zerex i used back when i did my rad....
-Where are the best spots to drain from? (doing this in my driveway, and i don't want any BP-like incidents...)
-Is it absolutely necessary to undo the motor mounts and pry the engine up to remove the cooler? Or is there a more "DIY gravel driveway" style...? Perhaps an approach through the driver fender/wheelwell?
-I also heard that no gasket sealant should be used, and mating should be dry... which I believe by looking at the built-in red sealant looking stuff on the inner edges of the gaskets... But I would also like this confirmed. Not a job I want to do twice due to something silly like doing gaskets wrong.
Any other things I missed, please let me know. I believe that mounting bolts are also 18 lb.ft. as well...
Will begin tomorrow after this thread has me confident enough to do the task. It always seems to do the trick posting here...
A few questions:
-What capacities do i need for my fuid drain? i remember i did 11 quarts (i put on the PS filter...) of oil, but i forget how much Zerex i used back when i did my rad....
-Where are the best spots to drain from? (doing this in my driveway, and i don't want any BP-like incidents...)
-Is it absolutely necessary to undo the motor mounts and pry the engine up to remove the cooler? Or is there a more "DIY gravel driveway" style...? Perhaps an approach through the driver fender/wheelwell?
-I also heard that no gasket sealant should be used, and mating should be dry... which I believe by looking at the built-in red sealant looking stuff on the inner edges of the gaskets... But I would also like this confirmed. Not a job I want to do twice due to something silly like doing gaskets wrong.
Any other things I missed, please let me know. I believe that mounting bolts are also 18 lb.ft. as well...
Will begin tomorrow after this thread has me confident enough to do the task. It always seems to do the trick posting here...