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Just changed the oil on my car

Just changed the oil on my car

James S
Posting Freak
1,240
02-01-2017, 04:58 AM
#1
And in a word, unless you have a tool for the oil filter, DONT! LOL!
Its too small a space to work in. Confusedcared:
Am cut and scratched. Managed to do it, but was cleaning my blood off my tools when I had finished! LOL! Confusedhock:

So will leave that job to a garage next time, is shocking how little room there is to get to the oil filter! Unless I buy the proper tool anyway.

While I was there, I fitted two more silicone hoses, so thats coolent and power stearing done.

[Image: PhonePicsFeb2010083.jpg]

Just got two left for brakes lines at back of engine bay, going to get these done when I get some braded hoses. :w00t:

Busy day!
James S
02-01-2017, 04:58 AM #1

And in a word, unless you have a tool for the oil filter, DONT! LOL!
Its too small a space to work in. Confusedcared:
Am cut and scratched. Managed to do it, but was cleaning my blood off my tools when I had finished! LOL! Confusedhock:

So will leave that job to a garage next time, is shocking how little room there is to get to the oil filter! Unless I buy the proper tool anyway.

While I was there, I fitted two more silicone hoses, so thats coolent and power stearing done.

[Image: PhonePicsFeb2010083.jpg]

Just got two left for brakes lines at back of engine bay, going to get these done when I get some braded hoses. :w00t:

Busy day!

Lexusboy
Posting Freak
9,267
02-01-2017, 05:06 AM
#2
Hope your not going to cut and bruise yourself when doing the two other pipes James
Lexusboy
02-01-2017, 05:06 AM #2

Hope your not going to cut and bruise yourself when doing the two other pipes James

russelllinn
Posting Freak
1,034
02-01-2017, 05:36 AM
#3
must be tight, you may be okay next time though as long as you haven't put it on too tight and be able to undo it by hand. It is a tight gap on my IS300 too but put it on a ramp and had to go between the steering arms and into the bay but undid it by hand, nice Smile only hand tight up so should be the same next time!!

The hoses look good though mate, once all fitted and your healed it'll be polishing cloth time :lol:
russelllinn
02-01-2017, 05:36 AM #3

must be tight, you may be okay next time though as long as you haven't put it on too tight and be able to undo it by hand. It is a tight gap on my IS300 too but put it on a ramp and had to go between the steering arms and into the bay but undid it by hand, nice Smile only hand tight up so should be the same next time!!

The hoses look good though mate, once all fitted and your healed it'll be polishing cloth time :lol:

steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
02-01-2017, 06:59 AM
#4
That engine bay really needs a clean mate Big Grin. It's a lot easier and quicker than you might think though.

Follow Bandit's tip and get some Tyre Dandy tyre foam (you can look for it on eBay). Warm the engine up a bit, then turn it off and spray the foam onto the metal, plastic and rubber etc. Leave it for a few minutes and then wipe it off. You'll be amazed at the difference !

This is just for a quick job, obviously you can spend more time and effort on it and it'll be even better :biggrin:

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Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
02-01-2017, 06:59 AM #4

That engine bay really needs a clean mate Big Grin. It's a lot easier and quicker than you might think though.

Follow Bandit's tip and get some Tyre Dandy tyre foam (you can look for it on eBay). Warm the engine up a bit, then turn it off and spray the foam onto the metal, plastic and rubber etc. Leave it for a few minutes and then wipe it off. You'll be amazed at the difference !

This is just for a quick job, obviously you can spend more time and effort on it and it'll be even better :biggrin:


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

Asi
Posting Freak
2,510
02-01-2017, 07:46 AM
#5
^^^^ Bandit's way is very quick and comes out with good results.

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Asi
02-01-2017, 07:46 AM #5

^^^^ Bandit's way is very quick and comes out with good results.


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JAE Best Modified OJC Winner [/SIZE]

edeath
Senior Member
525
02-01-2017, 02:25 PM
#6
Thats strange about the oil filter - found it really easy. Had car up on jack stands and could just reach up lying underneath and unscrew by hand.

Was Supercharged Racing Green IS200 Sport. Now APR Stage 1 Seat Leon Cupra (220 Bhp).
edeath
02-01-2017, 02:25 PM #6

Thats strange about the oil filter - found it really easy. Had car up on jack stands and could just reach up lying underneath and unscrew by hand.


Was Supercharged Racing Green IS200 Sport. Now APR Stage 1 Seat Leon Cupra (220 Bhp).

Bandit
Posting Freak
6,464
02-01-2017, 02:45 PM
#7
Good job done mate, i find if you go under the car from the passenger side, you can get a good grip of the filter, still tight and does help if you have long arms and big hands :laugh: Drop your engine bay round mate and i'll give it a clean for you :thumbup1:

Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!
Bandit
02-01-2017, 02:45 PM #7

Good job done mate, i find if you go under the car from the passenger side, you can get a good grip of the filter, still tight and does help if you have long arms and big hands :laugh: Drop your engine bay round mate and i'll give it a clean for you :thumbup1:


Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!

edeath
Senior Member
525
02-01-2017, 10:33 PM
#8
Bandit Good job done mate, i find if you go under the car from the passenger side, you can get a good grip of the filter, still tight and does help if you have long arms and big hands :laugh:

Yep thats what i did. Took me a while to find it lol as I only had Ormis guide which showed through wheel arch. And yeah I have long arms and big hands so that'll be why it was easier for me than some.

Was Supercharged Racing Green IS200 Sport. Now APR Stage 1 Seat Leon Cupra (220 Bhp).
edeath
02-01-2017, 10:33 PM #8

Bandit Good job done mate, i find if you go under the car from the passenger side, you can get a good grip of the filter, still tight and does help if you have long arms and big hands :laugh:

Yep thats what i did. Took me a while to find it lol as I only had Ormis guide which showed through wheel arch. And yeah I have long arms and big hands so that'll be why it was easier for me than some.


Was Supercharged Racing Green IS200 Sport. Now APR Stage 1 Seat Leon Cupra (220 Bhp).

dimis
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03-01-2017, 12:42 PM
#9
"Just got two left for brakes lines at back of engine bay, going to get these done when I get some braded hoses."

The two that you have left are the heating pipes and not the brake lines mate. :wink:

LEXUS IS200 - The most fun car to go sideways
dimis
03-01-2017, 12:42 PM #9

"Just got two left for brakes lines at back of engine bay, going to get these done when I get some braded hoses."

The two that you have left are the heating pipes and not the brake lines mate. :wink:


LEXUS IS200 - The most fun car to go sideways

James S
Posting Freak
1,240
04-01-2017, 08:23 AM
#10
dimis "Just got two left for brakes lines at back of engine bay, going to get these done when I get some braded hoses."

The two that you have left are the heating pipes and not the brake lines mate. :wink:

Ahh! So thats what they are for! Thought they were brake lines! LOL!

Just want to add a quick thank you to WidnessIS, for his old interior!
Top bloke! Will get picks up when I have done the swap, and the heating pipes! :blushing:
James S
04-01-2017, 08:23 AM #10

dimis "Just got two left for brakes lines at back of engine bay, going to get these done when I get some braded hoses."

The two that you have left are the heating pipes and not the brake lines mate. :wink:

Ahh! So thats what they are for! Thought they were brake lines! LOL!

Just want to add a quick thank you to WidnessIS, for his old interior!
Top bloke! Will get picks up when I have done the swap, and the heating pipes! :blushing:

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