Oil overfill Effect
09-03-2015, 09:01 AM
#21
Drifting
Done..
NOT and easy job at all. Had to "modify" one of my 1/2" drive ratchets to access the 27mm deep socket (6 point) and get the old switch off and reinstall the new one I got from Jerry's Gaskets. Cut the handle off to make a stubby ratchet and then ground down the square drive to make it short enough to slip into the socket. Removing old switch was accomplished by pushing the socket onto the switch after removing the cable and then getting my right hand past the lower radiator hose (PITA) and using my left hand, pushed as far in as possible between the AC lines to keep the ratchet in the socket and slowly unscrewing the old switch. Reinstalled same way, but reversed to hold ratchet on the switch and used my left hand middle finger to pull the shortened ratchet handle to tighten the new switch.
Started the new switch using fingers from both hands to get a thread going then hand tightened with right hand before installing deep socket.
Thought I was through, then looked at the end of the plug only to see that the blue grommet was off and laying on the spring below the crank pulley..
Tried everything I could including putting car up on jack stands and using a coat hanger to try to recover it. Nothing worked, so I used compressed air to hopefully blow it out.. That worked, thank God!
Total time start to finish was about 3 hours, but lost 45 minutes trying to recover the grommet. No leaks! Hope this one lasts another 25 years.
NOT and easy job at all. Had to "modify" one of my 1/2" drive ratchets to access the 27mm deep socket (6 point) and get the old switch off and reinstall the new one I got from Jerry's Gaskets. Cut the handle off to make a stubby ratchet and then ground down the square drive to make it short enough to slip into the socket. Removing old switch was accomplished by pushing the socket onto the switch after removing the cable and then getting my right hand past the lower radiator hose (PITA) and using my left hand, pushed as far in as possible between the AC lines to keep the ratchet in the socket and slowly unscrewing the old switch. Reinstalled same way, but reversed to hold ratchet on the switch and used my left hand middle finger to pull the shortened ratchet handle to tighten the new switch.
Started the new switch using fingers from both hands to get a thread going then hand tightened with right hand before installing deep socket.
Thought I was through, then looked at the end of the plug only to see that the blue grommet was off and laying on the spring below the crank pulley..
Tried everything I could including putting car up on jack stands and using a coat hanger to try to recover it. Nothing worked, so I used compressed air to hopefully blow it out.. That worked, thank God!Total time start to finish was about 3 hours, but lost 45 minutes trying to recover the grommet. No leaks! Hope this one lasts another 25 years.
Removing the oil filter housing is my preferred method, especially if you are disconnecting the oil cooler lines. 3 or 4 easy access bolts & a couple of harness connections & you can change out the switch while sitting on a stool at the workbench.
Wish I had seen your thread earlier....
09-03-2015, 08:48 PM
#22
Pro
Thread Starter
Nice write-up. Very helpful to all when the outcome of a job is posted with the desired results.
Removing the oil filter housing is my preferred method, especially if you are disconnecting the oil cooler lines. 3 or 4 easy access bolts & a couple of harness connections & you can change out the switch while sitting on a stool at the workbench.
Wish I had seen your thread earlier....
Removing the oil filter housing is my preferred method, especially if you are disconnecting the oil cooler lines. 3 or 4 easy access bolts & a couple of harness connections & you can change out the switch while sitting on a stool at the workbench.
Wish I had seen your thread earlier....