Gregory Bender
Gregory Bender
Gregory Bender
 

2013 March 19: Fit the oil sump and sump extension

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Time to fit the sump and external oil filter / sump extension.
Time to fit the sump and external oil filter / sump extension.

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Remove this plug from the external oil filter mount.
Remove this plug from the external oil filter mount.

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A look at the threaded hole.
A look at the threaded hole.

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Also remove the oil filter adapater from the oil pan.
Also remove the oil filter adapater from the oil pan.

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The plug goes in the sump.
The plug goes in the sump.

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The oil filter adapter goes in the external oil filter.
The oil filter adapter goes in the external oil filter.

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I applied blue Loctite to the plug threads.
I applied blue Loctite to the plug threads.

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I applied blue Loctite to the oil filter adapter threads.
I applied blue Loctite to the oil filter adapter threads.

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Plug tightened in place.
Plug tightened in place.

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Oil filter adapter tightened in place.
Oil filter adapter tightened in place.

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Pick up screen fit to the sump.
Pick up screen fit to the sump.

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I clean up the sealing surfaces internal to the oil pressure relief valve, then set the blow off point to 60 PSI or just a bit higher.
I clean up the sealing surfaces internal to the oil pressure relief valve, then set the blow off point to 60 PSI or just a bit higher.

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This one opens right where I like it to open.
This one opens right where I like it to open.

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I applied thread sealant to the threads.
I applied thread sealant to the threads.

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It is a lovely white color.
It is a lovely white color.

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Here is the sump, ready for install.
Here is the sump, ready for install.

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Two new gaskets, stainless steel fasteners, anti-seize, etc. I grease the gaskets before install.
Two new gaskets, stainless steel fasteners, anti-seize, etc. I grease the gaskets before install.

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Sump and external oil filter fit in place.
Sump and external oil filter fit in place.

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New crush washer on the drain plug.
New crush washer on the drain plug.

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