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> oil change, spring on oil plug
vintage914racer
post Sep 9 2004, 03:57 PM
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So I decided to change the oil on my racecar myself, after usually having my mechanic do it during check ups, and was surprised with a spring behind the oil plug. At first I thought nothing of it, until I let all the oil out and tried to put the plug back in. To make a long story short it took a lot of time, cursing and effort to get the thing back in. What I am wondering if is this something on all 6 cylinders, or is it something special? I've changed oil in plenty of other cars, but have never seen anything like it. I remember my mechanic talking about some kind of oil pressure thingy down there, but right now my memory fails me.
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ArtechnikA
post Sep 9 2004, 04:03 PM
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what year is your 6's engine ?

original-ish 6's should have an obvious drain plug in the middle of the obvious drain plug plate (covers the oil strainer).

you've removed the oil pressure relief valve.

find a way to drain the strainer, and you'll also have to drain the tank at the coupler in the hose...
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