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Originally Posted by tracyk
(Post 2881260)
Firestorm500 and Salad - PO put a Mopar filter in only about 6 weeks ago. The secondary reason I didn't change it is because the VC gasket change project overwhelmed me (6 wks ago I had ZERO personal experience), and I figured I had better make sure I didn't screw that up first before trying my first oil filter change. Baby Steps. I will look into the suggestion of "wiped bearings." First step, of course, mech gauge test today.
Most important lesson when troubleshooting is to test first. Anything else will get expensive in a hurry.
Originally Posted by tracyk
(Post 2881260)
Southsidecatac - See above, and I apologize for getting your panties in a bunch.
Originally Posted by tracyk
(Post 2881364)
This "a lot" to worry about...still true if 0 read at idle only happens well into drives? At any rate, I don't intend to do future oil changes w/o filter too-just wanted to get the Rotella in there. Anxious to manually check oil pressure but cant do so until after work.
Would it have any impact if I pulled the I'm-just-a-girl routine and admit that day 1 post-vc gasket change I drove with CCV disconnected? Dumb, I know, but oversight... Actual oil pressure of 0, as stated, would be very obvious as the engine would be making a LOT of noise due to a total lack of lubrication. There is no reason to believe you have any mechanical issues yet. |
tracyk Quote: "Would it have any impact if I pulled the I'm-just-a-girl routine..."
Actually, around here it would. There was a poster who identified herself as a woman in the post title several months ago. It was a routine radio install thread. I think she ended up getting about 6,000 views and well over 350 responses. If it was a guy, he might get 70 views and 10 responses if he was lucky on a post like that. |
Heaven forbid if a lady started an oil thread............................I probably shouldn't have even said that.:rofl:
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Originally Posted by Firestorm500
(Post 2881405)
tracyk Quote: "Would it have any impact if I pulled the I'm-just-a-girl routine..."
Actually, around here it would. There was a poster who identified herself as a woman in the post title several months ago. It was a routine radio install thread. I think she ended up getting about 6,000 views and well over 350 responses. If it was a guy, he might get 70 views and 10 responses if he was lucky on a post like that. Haha -- my angle for identification would have been a little different though -- stupid pride would tempt me to ID myself as a female ONLY for the purpose of "excusing" my exceptionally remedial questions. Seems like many, many CF folks are very knowledgeable, but as a newb, I'm still looking up the terms of art that are natural to you. Try to imagine knowing what the tool you need must look like, but not knowing what it's called. Now imagine having the AZ guy tell you loudly that it's a "hex bit," NOT a "really, really big allen wrench." This is where default hair-twirling helps. haha (stereotypes? yes. Feminist, I am not. I doubt I even qualify as PC). I am grateful for even ONE helpful answer :) |
Contrary to popular belief, guys are not born knowing this stuff.
Everyone is a newb at one time or another. The only foolish question is the one not asked. |
Originally Posted by Firestorm500
(Post 2881286)
I would like to know how using duct tape for a head gasket works out for him.
That's a newly rebuilt short block just installed. I used Aluminum tape to protect the upper end while I dicked with other matters..unlike most red necks. |
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