11-20-2009, 03:53 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
|
Oil Change ... what size is the drain plug ?
I think this is called a stud .. not hex, torx or allen.
Was going to do my first oil change ... like to do them at 3k for the first 12k .. at any rate .. what size is that dang plug ? Looks like a 4 sided stud |
|
|
|
11-20-2009, 03:55 PM
|
#2 |
|
Registered User
|
3/8" socket wrench or pull handle is all you need. Nothing special.
__________________
2004.5 Dodge 3500 Dually 4x2 Quadcab, 325/600, 4.10 gears with LS, 48RE, Banks Monster Exhaust, Banks High Ram Intake, ISSPRO Gauges, Fuel Pressure, EGT, Boost, Trans Temp, 3 gauge Pillar mount, single steering colum mount, AFE Stage 1 with PGM7, Amsoil, Timbrens, Brakesmart,Bilsteins,Quad X2 Std.(Pressure Only [off]),HTT 62/71/13ss,Smarty,AirDog 100, Opie's Bypass,Goerend TC (15 blade left cut), VB, Billet Input shaft, flexplate |
|
|
|
|
11-20-2009, 04:27 PM
|
#3 |
|
Registered User
|
a socket wont work. Its not a hex head. ....
the tip or the end of an extention (the square part) connected to a rachet might work. |
|
|
|
|
11-20-2009, 04:57 PM
|
#4 |
|
Chapter President
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada
Posts: 4,232
|
I believe Spooler was saying the drive off of a 3/8" ratchet. And yes thats all you need to get it done.
__________________
97 2500 4X4 LWB CC SLT Laramie 5spd LSD 3.55. Isspro EV's pyro/boost, #10 Plate, PEAK 3K GSK, AFC Spring, DDP III injectors, S300 Turbo, PEAK IC Boots, TAG III, South Bend 13-1.25" Con FE clutch, SCOTTY II-UNI, MBRP XP 4", KDP Tab, 16° Timing, SS DSS / 03TBK, Roda Deaco PAS. Espar D5WSC heater. B-Quiet sound deadening inside. Dyno 09-2009 401 RWHP / 1050 Ft-lbs '08 2500 4x4 MegaCab Laramie, 6.7, 68RFE, 3.73 LSD, S-67ME POD. Alberta Chapter #5 Prez... PM me for details... |
|
|
|
|
11-20-2009, 08:11 PM
|
#5 |
|
Registered User
|
Yes Thanks ..
Was taking a shower and it hit me ... getting a little old .. takes a minute some times... Another thing I noticed is that there is a plastic like covering over the filter. Its not oil. Im going to see if I can get a good pic of it tomorrow morn. before I hit it again ... Im also going to remove the fender well .... and use a pipe over the end of the oil filter wrench to get some leverage. |
|
|
|
|
11-20-2009, 08:14 PM
|
#6 |
|
Registered User
|
The oil filter may have plastic on it from when it was bought at the store, some are wrapped in plastic. Easy way to get the filter of it use a chisel and hammer and pound around the top lip and move it around.
__________________
98.5 2500 QC SB Laramie 24v 5spd 4x4 stock 2002 Audi A4 Sport Quattro 5sp |
|
|
|
|
11-20-2009, 08:51 PM
|
#7 |
|
Registered User
|
Naa Purp .. ya know how when you loosen the filter enough so that oil drips down the sides of the filter and balls (a hanging bead) at the bottom of the filter ... thats what I have and its hard man... dont think its oil .. like I said, Ill bring the digi camera out and see iffn I can get a shot of it for the group.
|
|
|
|
|
11-20-2009, 10:11 PM
|
#8 |
|
Registered User
|
get a filter wrench from geno's..best 6$ you will ever spend..no need to remove fender well. need a 3/8" ratchet and a good 12" or so worth of extensions.
__________________
05 auto, quadzilla xz box. scratch in door from daughters scooter. :( |
|
|
|
|
11-21-2009, 11:51 AM
|
#9 |
|
Registered User
|
Are you talking about your fuel filter? It has a plastic housing.
__________________
2008 3500 CTD Quad Cab LB SRW 6 speed Auto 4X4 3:73 P3 Brake Control White Born 09/07. |
|
|
|
|
11-23-2009, 11:26 AM
|
#10 |
|
Chapter President
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada
Posts: 4,232
|
The first change is the worst. I put dents in the filter with a strap wrench trying to get it loose. They must have put it on dry. My second change was much better.
I think that plastic you see may be the varnish they spray the engine with after assembly. It looks like plastic. I liked it better when it was just black paint like on my 97.. |
|
|
|
 |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
