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Killbilly
18-04-2004, 01:52 PM
Anyone seen these before?

Are they worth it? I was thinking if it saves the hassle of undoing the sump plug it'd be great, but so long as they dont leak.

http://www.autospeed.com/cgi-bin/browse.cgi?category=4337

Jut
18-04-2004, 02:32 PM
i've seen those before they are used on aircraft... they ok i spose but i would be worried with oil that after time the seal wears ou and you may get a leak happening. from wot i understand is they have a rubber seal inside and any petroleum bi-product ie oil will eat thru it before to long. Could end up being costly especially if you loose all oil and blow your motor.

MAGNA
18-04-2004, 02:37 PM
I saw this a while ago. I like the concept a lot but I think they're about the $70-$80 mark, for something that will only be used 4 times a year.

My only concern is that it will start to release the oil when you're going over a heap of bumps.

Killbilly
18-04-2004, 02:57 PM
Yeah they were my concerns, and their clearnace with lowered cars

Might give it a miss

Matt
18-04-2004, 03:17 PM
yeah and coz its just so hard to undo a sump bolt....lazyass KB. :roll:

Killbilly
18-04-2004, 03:27 PM
lol I was merely asking a question. Anything that makes life easier is welcomed as far as Im concerned.

You can go back to primitive times if you wish to do it the hard way :badgrin: