#16: Re: Potential Dealer Balls up....... Author: Seabook, Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 5:28 am ---- better not use semi-syn on the FAP engine
#17: Re: Potential Dealer Balls up....... Author: Lecktorious, Location: ScotlandPosted: Thu May 05, 2011 6:13 am ---- 5W30 fully synthetic for the DV6
#18: Re: Potential Dealer Balls up....... Author: Seabook, Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 6:15 am ----
G. wrote:
5W30 fully synthetic for the DV6
#19: Re: Potential Dealer Balls up....... Author: robertmarcs, Location: carmarthenPosted: Thu May 05, 2011 7:58 am ---- omg! LOL. the correct part number for filter and washer should have been 1109AY and 31340, sounds like youve been given a 16488.
EPIC!
#20: Re: Potential Dealer Balls up....... Author: MrrNoName, Location: UKPosted: Thu May 05, 2011 8:46 am ---- i know its not technically correct but when i change my oil i dont change the washer for a new one, i just use the old one if it looks in good condition, never had it leak after an oil change either
#21: Re: Potential Dealer Balls up....... Author: ExoVyper, Location: Waiting for the tugboats to push me into port (Whitehaven)Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 9:01 am ----
anthony_839 wrote:
btw they both look the same.......
the one he got from a sensor has a special name and i cant remember it but it's a soft-ish metal with a rubber inner.
where as the sump washer is copper and if you twist it hard enough its that soft you can fold it lol
Op tbh when i worked as a mechanic as long as the washer in question sealed then you had nothing to worry about
the only thing i'd check (a few days/a week down the line) is that it remains tight as that washer isn't as soft as the copper one
#22: Re: Potential Dealer Balls up....... Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 9:02 am ---- There is nothing wrong with the washer you where sold, it will do the job perfectly well.
#23: Re: Potential Dealer Balls up....... Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Thu May 05, 2011 10:40 am ----
Squeaker wrote:
only way to replace it is to empty the oil out again. Surely i'm not expected to drain it out and put it back in?
No need to even spill a drop. Wait until the oil is cold and slowly unscrew the drain plug. As it comes out quickly put your thumb over the hole and then pop the new plug and washer in.
#24: Re: Potential Dealer Balls up....... Author: MrrNoName, Location: UKPosted: Thu May 05, 2011 10:45 am ---- edwards right, that would be the best way to do it, wait untill the oil is really thick and it will be messy but you would only loose a minimal amount if you are really set on changing it
p.s ive just noticed that the "latest forum posts" bar stars out the work Balls haha Last edited by MrrNoName on Thu May 05, 2011 10:46 am; edited 1 time in total
#25: Re: Potential Dealer Balls up....... Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 10:46 am ---- there's nothing wrong with the washer the dealer supplied, there is no need to change it.
#26: Re: Potential Dealer Balls up....... Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Thu May 05, 2011 10:48 am ---- I think Vauxhall use a similar plug washer.
#27: Re: Potential Dealer Balls up....... Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 10:48 am ---- VW use them as well.
#28: Re: Potential Dealer Balls up....... Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Thu May 05, 2011 10:51 am ---- Aahhh, that's probably why I have one in my tool cabinet. Probably from my Jetta.
#29: Re: Potential Dealer Balls up....... Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Thu May 05, 2011 1:58 pm ---- Mines been that washer for the past 4 services. Never leaked once.
Personally think its better, as the rubber is tight around the threads. Basically acting like a o-ring
#30: Re: Potential Dealer Balls up....... Author: doughboy5, Location: devon(weekends) nr cambridge(in the week)Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 5:22 am ----
MrrNoName wrote:
i know its not technically correct but when i change my oil i dont change the washer for a new one, i just use the old one if it looks in good condition, never had it leak after an oil change either
i am happy i have seen this as i didnt change mine on a service i did the other day and was just thinking maybe i should have. lol
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