84 Corvette crossfire timer to change the oil
08-14-2013, 10:28 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
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84 Corvette crossfire timer to change the oil
On my other car I can change my own oil pretty easy. Put the pan underneath take out he drain plug go back to the top, take off the air cleaner cover and get the filter right there.
How hard is it going to be on my new 84 Corvette? Can I do it without raising it at all? Can I get the filter from under the hood?
Whats agood oil filter to use? Fram doesnt sound so good I used them foor years, but not buying one now. I used to like Dutch Precision but cant find them.
K&N pro series any good?
How hard is it going to be on my new 84 Corvette? Can I do it without raising it at all? Can I get the filter from under the hood?
Whats agood oil filter to use? Fram doesnt sound so good I used them foor years, but not buying one now. I used to like Dutch Precision but cant find them.
K&N pro series any good?
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08-15-2013, 12:06 AM
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Burning Brakes
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Yep, gotta get under. Filter and drain are both down there. To get
under you need a pit, a lift, or stands jack and maybe short ramps to
get the jack under, or tall ramps.
Wix filters. O'Reiley's has them behind the counter, not on the display
floor (at least at mine).
Fram comes in about dead last in any filter comparison.
under you need a pit, a lift, or stands jack and maybe short ramps to
get the jack under, or tall ramps.
Wix filters. O'Reiley's has them behind the counter, not on the display
floor (at least at mine).
Fram comes in about dead last in any filter comparison.
08-15-2013, 02:39 AM
#5
A cup-type filter wrench will also come in handy. It was a real pain to get my last one off with only every other type of filter wrench.
I just went with another AC Delco filter, for the record.
I just went with another AC Delco filter, for the record.
08-15-2013, 04:33 AM
#6
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
So, do you take off any parts to get to the filter that way?
I have 3 or 4 different oil filter wrenches tw of the band ones and one that has teeth, plus the cap one that goes over the end (I never liked that one).
My brother in law always used a screwdriver yuk.
Im wondering if I can drive up on some boards then get a floor jack under the front, put jack stands under it and block the rear wheels.
08-15-2013, 11:24 PM
#8
Race Director
Several folks here have made their own ramps by using the stepped 2 x 10s approach. Start out with a 4' long board, then bolt/glue a 3 1/2' long board on top of it and keep going with shorter boards until you get to the desired height. Be sure to bolt on a stop block at the end of the last and shortest board.
Works pretty good. I also use an old door mirror and adjust it so I can see the driver's side ramp. Always afraid of driving off the other end!
When you are at the auto parts store just ask them to show you a wrench that is correctly sized to your filter.
Fun in the garage!
And yes - I too know a Pinto owner with a Corvette. Orange Pinto and '07 yellow Z06. What a combination!
Works pretty good. I also use an old door mirror and adjust it so I can see the driver's side ramp. Always afraid of driving off the other end!
When you are at the auto parts store just ask them to show you a wrench that is correctly sized to your filter.
Fun in the garage!
And yes - I too know a Pinto owner with a Corvette. Orange Pinto and '07 yellow Z06. What a combination!
08-26-2013, 07:35 PM
#9
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Several folks here have made their own ramps by using the stepped 2 x 10s approach. Start out with a 4' long board, then bolt/glue a 3 1/2' long board on top of it and keep going with shorter boards until you get to the desired height. Be sure to bolt on a stop block at the end of the last and shortest board.
Works pretty good. I also use an old door mirror and adjust it so I can see the driver's side ramp. Always afraid of driving off the other end!
When you are at the auto parts store just ask them to show you a wrench that is correctly sized to your filter.
Fun in the garage!
And yes - I too know a Pinto owner with a Corvette. Orange Pinto and '07 yellow Z06. What a combination!
Works pretty good. I also use an old door mirror and adjust it so I can see the driver's side ramp. Always afraid of driving off the other end!
When you are at the auto parts store just ask them to show you a wrench that is correctly sized to your filter.
Fun in the garage!
And yes - I too know a Pinto owner with a Corvette. Orange Pinto and '07 yellow Z06. What a combination!
08-27-2013, 03:49 AM
#10
Race Director
I use a band type oil filter wrench that I've had since the '60s. I use a 9/16" combo wrench on the oil pan bolt.
I do have the oil cooler and use a PF1218 filter which is longer than normal, so I guess that makes it easier to get to it. The bottom of the filter is about level with the bottom of the exhaust pipe.
I do have the oil cooler and use a PF1218 filter which is longer than normal, so I guess that makes it easier to get to it. The bottom of the filter is about level with the bottom of the exhaust pipe.
08-27-2013, 10:07 AM
#11
Team Owner
Pro Mechanic
All the filter wrenches suggested are fine; IOW, any filter wrench is probably fine.
However, if you install the filter properly in the first place, you don't need a filter wrench at all!
You can not (practically) get to the filter from under the hood. Under the car. It is right next to the pan, so spin the filter off while right after you remove the drain bolt; drain both at the same time, w/the same pan.
However, if you install the filter properly in the first place, you don't need a filter wrench at all!
You can not (practically) get to the filter from under the hood. Under the car. It is right next to the pan, so spin the filter off while right after you remove the drain bolt; drain both at the same time, w/the same pan.
08-27-2013, 10:56 AM
#12
Team Owner
Any of the so-called "low-profile" floor jacks will work fine to raise the car up enough so that you can place jack stands under the car to support it. If you use ramps, make sure you set the E-brake and block the back wheels.
As mentioned, if the old filter was installed properly and not by a gorilla, you should be able to remove it by hand. If not any parts store oil filter wrench works fine.
Just make sure you have a large enough pan to collect the old oil. You may have to move the pan around as the last of the oil drains out.
When you install the new filter, don't forget to lightly oil the rubber gasket and clean the mounting surface. I like to fill the filter with oil before installing it. I also use the larger AC Delco PF1218 filter on my '87; it holds nearly a full quart and doesn't protrude much beyond the bottom of the pan. WIX is another good brand as is either the Mobil-1 or K&N filter
As mentioned, if the old filter was installed properly and not by a gorilla, you should be able to remove it by hand. If not any parts store oil filter wrench works fine.
Just make sure you have a large enough pan to collect the old oil. You may have to move the pan around as the last of the oil drains out.
When you install the new filter, don't forget to lightly oil the rubber gasket and clean the mounting surface. I like to fill the filter with oil before installing it. I also use the larger AC Delco PF1218 filter on my '87; it holds nearly a full quart and doesn't protrude much beyond the bottom of the pan. WIX is another good brand as is either the Mobil-1 or K&N filter