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02-11-2003, 03:09 PM

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tfhuth

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Originally Posted by Baldy' date='Feb 11 2003, 01:46 PM

ok, I'm more of a 2nd gen guy myself, but I just happened to see this

I got one of those valves you screw in, and attach a hose (with valve actuator) to drain the oil. That way, I never have to get a new crush washer, and it's easier to change the oil. Has anyone experienced problems with these? I haven't had leaks.

I incorperated a valve like the one used on a garden hose. I got sick of crawling under there, loosening up the drain plug, having oil run down my arm. Geeze. Only problem was my girlfriend was like wtf where's the garden hose valve. I told her I needed it for bigger and better things. Hehehe.

Tom

02-11-2003, 03:11 PM

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Alright, alright, I'm just kiddin'

I always wondered about those valves Baldy

They seem like a good idea.

Tom

02-12-2003, 08:48 AM

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I just hate getting under there, draining it, then realizing I forgot the damn washer

02-12-2003, 11:48 AM

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Yep,

It's a pain getting under there anyway because they're so low. I think I'm gonna put a lift kit on mine so I can change the oil in like seconds

02-12-2003, 02:06 PM

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ok so i went to Mazda over my lunch and figured I'd pick up a couple of those crush washers.... Damn was I ever surprised to find out they cost me 5 bucks a piece. Oh well whatever. Just thought I'd share with everyone how much they were and not to expect to pay like 75 cents to $1 like with some other cars

02-12-2003, 07:45 PM

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about those valves, anyone have a pic? ever have any problem with them hitting anything?

02-12-2003, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Feb 11 2003, 06:29 PM

9956-21-400 is the number for the crush washer

mike

Dude, I called that number and some old lady answered. What's up with that?

02-13-2003, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 1988RedT2' date='Feb 12 2003, 08:52 PM

[quote name='j9fd3s' date='Feb 11 2003, 06:29 PM'] 9956-21-400 is the number for the crush washer

mike

Dude, I called that number and some old lady answered. What's up with that? [/quote]

Hehehe,

Like, dude....... that's the part number. It's not like a phone number bro.

Tom