Replacing a leaking oil pan is one of the best ways to ensure your engine is receiving the oil it needs, and it can sometimes be done in a matter of a few simple steps. For the lucky few, the source can be a lo
Finally, just like the steps for the drivers side, install the gasket and bolts (be sure to use the antisieze). Now, stab your oil dipstick tube back into place (the bolt hole in the header will give you a clue as to which pipes to go between). This part may be easier if somebod...
To add transmission fluid, pour it into the fill tube if your vehicle has one. After verifying the fluid level on the dipstick, move the gear selector through the gears with your foot on the brake to help the new fluid flow through the transmission. Transmissions are complex pieces of equi...
Using a minimess sample port with tube extension will allow you to mount the sample port in the drain and manipulate the tube so that it terminates exactly where you want it. The rule of thumb for installing sample port tube extensions is to keep the end of the tube at least 2 inches ...
On the 996 engine you will want to remove the intake, the exhaust and motor mount bar (if they are still there) and the wiring harness. The wiring harness is also removed from the Boxster motor, along with the dipstick tube, and the oil filler tube and the coolant hose from the top ...
Install the New Oil Pump Step 1 Install the new oil pump, tightening the first bolts to 44 in-lb and the second bolts to 18 ft-lb. Step 2 Put the front cover back on and reinstall the crankshaft pulley. Add the oil fill tube and adapter then the radiator. ...
and remove it again to get an accurate reading. Make sure the level is between the indicators etched into the dipstick. If it’s too low, slowly add in more oil until you reach the correct level. If you’ve put in too much, you’ll want to drain it slowly until you reach the corr...
In controlling particle-induced wear and failure, the first priority is to take every practical measure to keep dust from entering the engine compartment. Despite the fact that gasoline engines use sealed crankcases, particles can still enter with new oil through dirty dipsticks and dipstick ports...
1. Install an AFM Delete Kit An AFM Delete Kit is recommended when an AFM lifter fails or when doing performance upgrades. It replaces the AFM components with standard parts. When installing an AFM delete kit: You MUST upgrade to a non-AFM camshaft because the cam lobes in the ...
Again, it is important to use a new piece of tubing after sampling engine oil because soot and oil additives may remain in the tubing and contaminate other samples. Using vacuum extraction Step A Turn the engine off. Measure and cut new tubing to the length of the dipstick. If t...