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Date: 1 Aug 1998 04:29:59 GMT
From: WetSprocketnopsamnet (WetSprocket)
Subject: Re: Help!  Oil changes on 9000cs


On Thu, 30 Jul 1998 16:54:31 -0700, Ken Washington <kenwashnopsam.net> wrote: >I don't know why you have so much trouble doing an oil change. I have an >87 9000s. I buy my own oil and filter, Castrol/Fram, and have my local >Amoco do the oil change. I have watched everyone since I bought the car >and they never have a problem with the oil drain crankcase bolt or the >oil filter. For the filter they have an extended filter wrench that fits >up and around the filter. They use an orange Permatex around the drain >plug, and I have no leaks. To get your old one out you may have to use a >pair of vise grips. I would get a replacement plug first. > >Ken Washington >87 9000S >Upper Marlboro, MD Ken, Thank you for the note. I had little idea of why this is so difficult other than my original thought that 13mm was an awfully small bolt to remove regularly. When I went to the SAAB parts department here in Bethesda the SAAB parts guy looked at me and said " You are using a 12pt socket on a 1/2" or smaller socket wrench. We used to round those bolts several times a day. Go to Sears or Snap-on, get a 6pt closed end box wrench and you will never, every have to see me again. for a replacement drain plug." I have a feeling your luck in removing these drain plugs regularly has a lot to do with the sockets used. I have not seen an orange Permatex gasket, but blue ones at 14mm for Saturns. If you could leave a note for a local source I would appreciatre it. Again, I thank you for past kindndess in advice and wisdom. Hope this tip helps. 6 pt. on sockets or wrenches.

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