JGross(at)econolite.com writes:
>Scott wrote,
>>The engine compartment of my SV has been the focus of my effort for the
>last
>>month plus and has been completely degreased and is now painted out
>with a
>>two part epoxy paint. I'd like to maintain it to or near this
>condition and
>>wonder how I can make oil changes less messy. One thought is to punch a
>hole
>>in the oil filter at suck the oil out of the filter (I have a oil
>change
>>vacuum "pump") allowing me to remove the empty filter and hopefully
>avoid
>>spilling oil all over the passenger side of the block and engine bay.
>Is
>>there any easier/cleaner way???
>>Scott Donnelly
>>SV
>How bout a remote oil filter.
>Cheap, and fixes the other "Rootes" problem of the oil draining from
>the filter back to the sump between runs.
Wix makes filters that have anti-backflow valves in them. I'm not sure
if this will make oil changes less messy, but it will solve the problem
Jarrid mentions.
Christopher
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