whats the best wat to drill/tap the oil pan?
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Grease/vasoline the bit, drill*.
Grease/vasoline the tap, tap*.
Screw in fitting, attach line, bring line up into bay, pour one can of mineral spirits down hose, drain into pan.
disconnect line, unscrew fitting, Permatex/JB Weld/Thedlock threads, screw fitting back in. wait 18-24hr.
*as soon as you break through stop drilling/tapping, the oil pickup tube is directly behind the ideal location.
if you are using silicone hose, buy 24" and cut it down. you'll most likely end up with 14-18". save the rest to use a new tool, stethescope, listen for vacuum leaks, rattles, etc.
Grease/vasoline the tap, tap*.
Screw in fitting, attach line, bring line up into bay, pour one can of mineral spirits down hose, drain into pan.
disconnect line, unscrew fitting, Permatex/JB Weld/Thedlock threads, screw fitting back in. wait 18-24hr.
*as soon as you break through stop drilling/tapping, the oil pickup tube is directly behind the ideal location.
if you are using silicone hose, buy 24" and cut it down. you'll most likely end up with 14-18". save the rest to use a new tool, stethescope, listen for vacuum leaks, rattles, etc.
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Definitely heed the warning above about the oil pickup line - it's very close to the side of the pan. I wrapped some tape around the drill bit to keep it from pulling itself too far into the pan - it really wants to grab as it breaks through the pan. You could use a stop collar on the bit, if you have one available.
Cheers!
Jeff
Cheers!
Jeff
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