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Do you replace the Oil Drain Plug Gasket
Comments (18)Before trying something like that valve ask yourself a few questions. 1. If it's such a great idea, why don't they do it from the factory? Answer: Probably because they don't want to spend $5 on a part when they can use a $.05 part instead. They won't be involved with changing the oil so they don't care. Why do they often bury the heater core so it requires $500 - $1000 labor to replace a $40 part, when installing an access panel would turn it into a 1/2 hr job? Because an access panel isn't a good idea? Nope. It's because it would cost them a few bucks per vehicle, won't sell any more vehicles, and they won't be the one paying for the repair down the road anyway. I've replaced spark plugs in vehicles where I had to remove motor mounts and jack up the engine to get to some of them. The factory is full of great ideas. 2. How well does it seal? Answer: The ones I've seen seal the same as a stock plug. They are available in stock thread sizes as well as self tapping. 3. How does it get locked in the closed position, so that it does not accidently become open, or be opened by a saboture? Answer: The valve is a spring loaded affair that requires it to be pushed in to drain. The valve is covered with a screw on metal cap sealed by a rubber o-ring to prevent it from leaking and from being bumped by accident. 4. How susceptable is it to getting damaged and causing a leak on the road? Answer: They do stick out about 1/2" further than a stock plug. A vehicle with low ground clearance where the pan plug is the closest thing to the ground wouldn't be a good place to use such a thing. I've known a couple of guys who have these and say it's great for them. Remove the cap covering the valve, screw on the gizmo that comes with the kit that also includes a length of hose. As you screw on the gizmo, the valve is depressed and the oil drains out the hose to your container. It's a great idea on vehicles where the drain plug is located above a cross member or exhaust pipe where the oil typically splashes all over the place when you remove a stock plug. Not much of an advantage when the drain plug is unobstructed. jmo...See MoreNasty sink gasket
Comments (18)EmmaR, You are right, the flaps help deflect stuff from flying out. However, I do not continuous feed the disposal anymore, put stuff in disposal and then put the regular sink stopper/strainer in place before turning on. This prevents stuff from flying out and water can flow into the disposal. In my case I have a choice of hiring a plumber to take the disposal out and put a new flap seal or replace the almost new disposal to a tune of many bucks. Either way would be expensive. That is why I resorted to the sink strainer/stopper. I will make sure to choose the next disposal with a removable seal/flap....See MoreHelp - Miele 1918 gasket replacement
Comments (9)OK, those instructions will help!! I made it to #11 on the first one without the instructions - then gave up. I can't get the second link to load. Anything good there i'm missing? I may give it another go in a bit - I really really need some clothes to wear this week! LOL!! I"ll print your order out and pay attention when I disassemble, i'm really bad about paying attention to stuff like that. Oops! I knew the general how to take it about because the ex has replaced some brushes or something. Maybe I will have the teen come take a video of me taking it apart? Of course, I might have to mute the sound ;-) I'll let you know how I do on attempt 2. I really don't want to have to give up on this project. OK. I'm going back in! Thanks bunches!!...See MoreReplacing rubber weather gasket on sliding glass door
Comments (3)Are you referring to the "interlock" (where the sliding unit and fixed unit overlap) or the Jamb Seal (where the sliding unit closes into the shut position)? The last interlock i did for someone, the part was around $60.00. That was an Andersen....See Moredigdirt2
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