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Old May 6, 2026 | 08:02 AM
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I also wonder if there is any engine compartment cooling gained.
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Nicely done! Thank you for the detailed instructions and measurements.
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Originally Posted by Spare seat
A piece of cardboard shaped and placed will help eliminate any splash that occurs while pulling the filter or drain plug.
As in post 11 Thanks
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Originally Posted by Spare seat
I just used some medium grit sandpaper to smooth out and round over the edges. I also knocked off the sharp edges on the engine oil opening that was left sharp.
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I went back and forth using a drill press. You can sense when they get paper thin and then the one side took out the other when I went all the way through.
Thanks for the info.
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