dadsturbocoupe
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Jan 2002
Camano Island, WA (USA)
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I recently replaced the engine/trans in my 87 with one from an 88, and have done 2 oil changes so far, and both times when I pull the drain plug, the flow of oil is very forceful into the drain pan. It's ridiculous. I feel like a Doofus making such a mess, and I wondered if anyone else has this problem. I am going to rig up some kind of deflector to contain the firehose of oil out of the drain hole for the next time. Anyone?
87 5-sp, black/red leather. Every option but sunroof.
91 Caprice wagon
66 Mustang convt w/5.0 AOD conversion, 4 wheel discs.
73 Mazda Rx2, 220 H.P ported 13B 74 Chev 1/2 ton p/u completely gone through (cause ya gotta have something to carry parts in!)
71 Datsun 510, race car/street car, father/son project.
2000 BMW 540iT. Beautiful car.
All living in my 40X72X12 shop. Sweet.
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fierospeeder
Joined:
Mar 2002
Illinois
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are you doing this with your oil cap off?
You can also have a leak with your oil breather grommet.
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87 Ford Thunderbird Turbo
84 Pontiac Fiero
83 Honda Nighthawk 550
74 VW Beetle
68 beetle body/72chassis
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BJL
Joined:
Apr 2001
Williamstown, New Jersey
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i attempted a oil change in my drive way a few weeks ago.
for those who have pick up parts form my hosue now that i have a nice inclined driveway, nice if you put out ramnmspo and drive up them makes the car sit leavel, well changing oil can be a big task as i missed the pan and down my driveway went the river, so i saggree the oil coems out fast at furst then finally slows down, it has to do with teh size of the bolt hole really
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Brian J Larkin AKA Turbo
1988 Turbo Coupe 5spd
Twilight Blue
boost valve, k&n cone, glasspacks gettto rigged ram air, cracked header panel
http://natoubb.turboford.org/uploads/BJL/burnout3-9.jpg
Brian Larkin
88TC 330,000 miles
Slightly Modified
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Dan E
Joined:
Apr 2001
Greensboro, NC
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Translation for those who are "Larkin Illiterate" [Image: biggrin.gif] :
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I attempted an oil change in my driveway a few weeks ago.
Those of you who have had to pick up parts from my house know that I have a nice inclined driveway (nice if you put out ramps and drive up them to make the car sit level).
Changing oil can be a big task.
I missed the pan. Down my driveway went the river of oil.
So I agree, the oil comes out fast at first, then finally slows down. (editorial here: No shit Brian...it slows down since there is less oil coming out as there is less and less in the pan as it is draining LMFAO !)
I believe it really has to do with the size of the bolt hole.
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Dan Eaves
88TC 5spd Vermillion Red, Polished...everything...
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dadsturbocoupe
Joined:
Jan 2002
Camano Island, WA (USA)
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Thanks for the replies. Here are my answers:
I remove the cap.
There is no 'pressure' behind it (No air leaking around drain plug) before removal.
The 87 NEVER came out with anywhere near that much force. Is the plug larger on an 88?
I will be ready next time with my deflector.
Darryl
87 5-sp, black/red leather. Every option but sunroof.
91 Caprice wagon
66 Mustang convt w/5.0 AOD conversion, 4 wheel discs.
73 Mazda Rx2, 220 H.P ported 13B 74 Chev 1/2 ton p/u completely gone through (cause ya gotta have something to carry parts in!)
71 Datsun 510, race car/street car, father/son project.
2000 BMW 540iT. Beautiful car.
All living in my 40X72X12 shop. Sweet.
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Thunderbird88
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Linden, NJ USA
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Dan I have to give u credit if u can actually decipher what BJL says.....HAHAHAHA.
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Whistle Chicken 88
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Feb 2003
Boscobel, Wisconsin, United States
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I bought one of those Fram things that replace your oil plud and all you have to do is screw on this little hose and the oil comes right out ...Its slow but if you were in a hurry you would take it to a Quick Lube or something!!!LOL
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Quote:Originally posted by Dan E:
Translation for those who are "Larkin Illiterate" [Image: biggrin.gif] :
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Am I being fired?
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Dan E
Joined:
Apr 2001
Greensboro, NC
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Quote:Originally posted by TurbosAngel112302:
Am I being fired?
Warned only... You keep showing up late for work ! [Image: biggrin.gif]
Dan Eaves
88TC 5spd Vermillion Red, Polished...everything...
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BJL
Joined:
Apr 2001
Williamstown, New Jersey
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*tisk tisk tisk*
hey! m not that stupid,i cdant trpye, but nto stupid!
so what if it slows down after wpords ther isnt noiugh gravitional force pushing on it cuase it to go faster. volume verseus the resitance of the hole making the prssure higher, correct?
i gotta find my physics book it expalisn that better, 2 years of physics and i stil fdont rememeber sheeeeeeeeeeeet
but onytthe oil hole, im thinkin of drillign ti bogger and putting ian plug form a older 5.0l, that has the 21mm bolt size, it much bigger and woudl cut down on the presure
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Brian J Larkin AKA Turbo
1988 Turbo Coupe 5spd
Twilight Blue
boost valve, k&n cone, glasspacks gettto rigged ram air, cracked header panel
http://natoubb.turboford.org/uploads/BJL/burnout3-9.jpg
Brian Larkin
88TC 330,000 miles
Slightly Modified
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