Hi all-
I was wondering If anyone knew if it was possible to replace the oil pan
gasket on my 1975 1500 with the motor in the car. Are there any special
techniques, rotation of the crank, loosening of the motor mounts to jack-up
the engine, etc. I was trying to curtail the oil seepage around the pan
gasket yesterday after finding a few of the bolts loose, but tightening them
didn't do the trick, now I'm going to do it the right way!
I guess I had better check the thrust washer situation while I'm in there!
Second question is, has anyone ever tried to change the differential oil? I
didn't see a drain plug on the bottom of the unit to let the old stuff out.
You must have to use an oil suction gun to get the old oil out?
Final question ( I promise!), does anybody have a preferred supplier for a
replacement heater valve? I've seen a lot of talk about inferior quality of
replacement heater valves. I was even contemplating putting a valve on from
a Japanese car (GASP!), as these are made out of plastic and seem to last
forever.
Thanks for any information you may have.
Hope everybody had a good weekend!
Glenn Bowley
'75 Spit 1500
FM30644U
Mansfield, Connecticut
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