Mr. Bible, when you give this advice, I assume you are talking about SCHEDULED oil changes?!? I am sure that is good advice, but for the second time in 2 weeks we have had the oil pressure line blow off.
Result: An oil change whether we want one or not!
Both times it has been kind of 'good news/bad news'. The first time it happened was in the driveway. A mess to clean up, but at least no damage done, and no tow. Today, we had gone for a long Sunday drive, all the while patting ourselves on the back about how many improvements we have made on the car in a short time. It's running very well. If it had happened on that trip, it would have cost us a fortune. We even took our 2 big dogs (doubt they would have allowed them in a cab), went for a ferry ride (we would have been so popular if it had happened THERE) and were considerable distance from home (and of course it's Easter Sunday). Anyway, no problem at all then (thank God), but later my husband and daughter went to go and fly a kite. They were only a mile or so from home, on a fairly deserted road with a wide grass boulevard, when it happened this time. So, not GOOD news, but it certainly could have been worse!
I had some concerns about the line after the first incident, but hubby felt it was pretty secure (and it's not like he hasn't been busy with other repairs). Apparently it did not come apart where he had put it together last time, but at a different spot. He's off now trying to find a 12mm bolt so he can just plug the thing and get it home.
On the upside, I guess we're giving the engine a good flush!
04-20-2003, 08:29 PM
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