speedyxjs
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 02:48 PM |
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Bugger, overfilled engine
I didnt realise my dipstick tube wasnt fitted properly and have now much too much oil in.
I dont want to undo the drain plug as last time i did that, it came out so fast it overflowed my container and went all over the drive.
Is there any easier way to do it?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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iDENTITi
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 02:49 PM |
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Do it the american oil-change way? Big tube, stick it down the dipstick tube, and suck some oil out with a large syringe or similar.
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 02:52 PM |
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bigger container
Craig
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D Beddows
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 02:54 PM |
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Get a bigger container?????????
Edit: too slow - but it is rather obvious 
[Edited on 23/3/10 by D Beddows]
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stevebubs
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 02:55 PM |
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dough tray from domino's pizza under the car should do the trick....
[Edited on 23/3/10 by stevebubs]
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iank
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 02:59 PM |
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linky
or more sensibly
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cgg500-500cc-oil-suction-gun
or
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/14-litre-oil-drain-pan
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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D Beddows
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 03:03 PM |
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or down the 'household products' aisle at your local Asda - probably £5 at the very most......... or a local £1 shop might be even better
 Or you could buy a syringe thing you'll probably never use again.....
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tomprescott
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 03:03 PM |
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Pipe down the dipstick tube, either syphon, syringe or if you have (I think its called) a pumpjack then it shouldn't take too long. Good luck
A bird in the hand....
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Breaker
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 03:05 PM |
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Put a tube into the dipstick hole, place the other side of the tube below the sump, suck on the tube and let physics finish the job! 
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BenB
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 03:12 PM |
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Buy a Xflow. doesn't matter how much oil you put in once of those suckers, it'll still be empty after a half hour drive
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Stott
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 03:14 PM |
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These make brilliant drip trays for future reference, used them all the time when I was in the stealers, but that was land rover, there was a lot of
oil dripping......lol
LINK
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stuart_g
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 03:20 PM |
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long drinking straw and suck very hard
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk/
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 03:21 PM |
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Love the blow up bath idea
the container i have is only 6 litres and i couldnt find anything bigger. What a great resource locostbuilders is for even the most stupid questions
Cheers guys
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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iank
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 03:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by D Beddows
... Or you could buy a syringe thing you'll probably never use again.....
Until it's time to change gearbox/diff oil 
[Edited on 23/3/10 by iank]
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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afj
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 03:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
dough tray from domino's pizza under the car should do the trick....
[Edited on 23/3/10 by stevebubs]
good call thats what i use great for sevens only 4 inches high but 3 foot square
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D Beddows
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 03:36 PM |
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Until it's time to change gearbox/diff oil
True............. lol, I look forward to meeting you one day Mr ianK
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 03:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Stott
These make brilliant drip trays for future reference, used them all the time when I was in the stealers, but that was land rover, there was a lot of
oil dripping......lol
LINK
Oooh, like that idea. I've had one of those sitting around for yonks ever since I built my breeze block shed and now I've got a use for it
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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boggle
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 04:29 PM |
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looks like you need someone with a good suck on them....
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kipper
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 04:35 PM |
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overfill
Do what I did, use a bike pump.
I just cut the end of the rubber conection and poked it down the dipstick hole, draw the pump back and suck out the oil.
(Lots of scope for inuendo there)
Denis.
Where did that go?
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Canada EH!
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 05:58 PM |
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Do they sell those small suction pumps that are powered by a hand drill over there, quite cheap here. Tube down the dipstick hole, pump into a
container and use for top-ups.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 06:58 PM |
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All sorted. Went to the supermarket and found a decent size tray, drained a bit out and now the level is normal.
Taking the prop to be shortened tomorrow so hopefully first drive at the weekend
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boggle
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 07:19 PM |
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have you got your bodywork sorted??
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 08:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by boggle
have you got your bodywork sorted??
Dangle_kt is kindly sending me some wings to cut'n shut and tomprescott is equally as kindly getting some piccys of his nosecone that he would
send to me to modify
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boggle
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 08:29 PM |
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thats brilliant.....shes going to be a monster
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johnggill
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 06:28 PM |
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Been wondering how to do diff also dry sump tank which I always overfill. Bought syringe thing off eBay helpful topic.
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