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VCuomo 11-28-2009 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist (Post 297497)
anyone know how to get the old one off the plug? mine was completely stuck. didnt want to risk damaging the plug so i just left it on. so far no leaks yet.

You don't - you replace the drain plug with one of these:

http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/v/..._vs_nip320.jpg

Available here: QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

I have the one with the nipple on my Z and it works great!

6MT 11-28-2009 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by YamahaR6 (Post 297337)

Yep, that's expensive. I get mine (OEM ones) for $.59.

6MT 11-28-2009 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 297547)
Get a pair of pliers, hold the washer and unscrew. Usually I can remove it with a flathead per above.

:iagree:

avitech 11-28-2009 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by YamahaR6 (Post 297337)

Absolutely, it is not a bad idea to shop around. If you can find a better deal somewhere else, take it.

avitech 11-28-2009 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo (Post 298556)
You don't - you replace the drain plug with one of these:

http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/v/..._vs_nip320.jpg

Available here: QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

I have the one with the nipple on my Z and it works great!

I hope it doesn't break off should the car ever bottom out or if a piece of rock or road debris passes underneath...

Goolsbymd 11-28-2009 12:50 PM

Fomoto Valves are great, they are held in by a little spring and a ball stop valve basically. I just don't trust it, I work with WAY to many valves and seen them all fail. Its just to much of a chance for me.


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