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david handa (Davehanda)
Junior Member
Username: Davehanda
Post Number: 159
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, August 18, 2002 - 9:23 pm: | |
If I am short oil plug washers, I just reuse the old washer and add a couple wraps of Teflon tape to the threads. Then add the washers to my "to do" list before next time.... |
Matthew J. Morgan (Kermit)
New member
Username: Kermit
Post Number: 32
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, August 17, 2002 - 6:53 pm: | |
Chris, here is a trick you can use. Annealing the washers. Non ferrous metals such as aluminum, and copper react to Quenching (cooling) opposite steels reaction. Put the washer in a piece of mechanics wire, heat it to a cherry red with a standard propane torch. Then drop into water. This takes the work hardening out of it, and it will seal every time. I'm not saying that you should reuse them. But at those times that we all have had with parts availability, it sure is a lifesaver to be able to reuse them with confidence when none are available! |
Richard Stephens (Dino2400)
Junior Member
Username: Dino2400
Post Number: 135
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 2:04 pm: | |
If you do use the UFI filter instead of the Baldwin, Fram or WIX seemingly prefered by the majority of owners here (because of problems with UFI in the past), be sure you have a "new" UFI.
Here is info I received:
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The "old" filter which was prone to having the gasket come out of its groove and causing complete and immediate oil loss (yep, it got me) was Part No: 111 782. They were built for several months from the May 31, 2000 on. The date of build can be found signed on the top of every filter.
The "new" UFI filter has the Part No. 191 993 and replaces the old one..
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If you are interested, search the archives for horror stories with the "old" UFI filters. I think at least half a dozen owners had the gasket fail.
Also see Steve's excellent post about which models use these filters:
http://server.ferrarichat.com/~ferrari/ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/112/105731.html?1029343117
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Robert Moore (Nail_it)
New member
Username: Nail_it
Post Number: 6
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 10:29 am: | |
If the engine has the proper filter installed (UFI 2316200)it will have a check valve and stand pipe built into it. No oil will drain out when it is remove. On the other hand if it's a cheap after-market filter from the conter auto parts store you may have all most a quat of oil to clean up. Any one that installs a filter just because it's fits and it's cheap is asking for it. When that oil gauge reads 85 Lbs. that the pressure on the filter as well, and I can't recall a bear can holding that much pressure. I would never install a after-market filter. I only use UFI filters on my car and for the past 25 years have never had a problem. |
Don Norton (Litig8r)
Junior Member
Username: Litig8r
Post Number: 99
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 7:42 am: | |
Also make sure that the new filter is properly tightened. One time I didn't and got a nice oil shower over my whole engine bay. Very messy and quite disturbing but harmless in the end (whew). |
Chris Shenberger (Shenbec)
New member
Username: Shenbec
Post Number: 8
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 7:26 am: | |
Just a word of warning about punching the hole in the top of the filter. It is a wise idea to place a piece of tape over the hole BEFORE you remove the filter from the car, after it has had time to drain. Otherwise you end up wondering why there is this hot liquid running down you arm after you turn the filter upside down to prevent the oil from running all over the motor. Don't ask how I know. Also it is a good idea to replace the copper crush washer on the drain plug. In the past I have been forced to reuse one and it leaked mildly. I now buy the little $1-2 things ten at a time so I know I have them around. Have fun. |
Craig Dewey (Craigfl)
Member
Username: Craigfl
Post Number: 420
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 6:31 am: | |
I was concerned about the same things the first time I changed the oil. After you've done it a few times it will become routine. I would urge you to change the oil "hot" . The only other thing I do is to stuff a rag in the view hole for the flywheel -- just in case. Punch the hole in the top ouside edge of the filter with a sharp punch and you shouldn't have a problem. |
Bill V. (Doc)
Junior Member
Username: Doc
Post Number: 107
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 5:55 am: | |
I'm about to change the oil for the first time on my newly-acquired '85 308. I've heard horror stories about oil rumming down from the filter to the clutch when loosened.
Here's what I've heard what to do: to remove the filter when the engine is stone cold , to use plenty of rags at the base, and to possibly punch a hole in the top of the filter to creat a vent before unscrewing it.
Are there any other tricks / tips in changing the oil? Is there a danger of knocking a piece of metal into the filter opening by punching it? How much oil actually runs out if the filter if removed after sitting cold all night? |