HV Fam Wagon
07-29-2004, 09:09 AM
I found a hole near the oil filter cover that can be use to hold a small funnel just to catch the dripping oil. The hole is probably a gauge hole for cradle alignment fixture (J43628) to raise the frame assembly of the wagon from below. (See Chassis Manual for pictures that show support from below the car.) If you look from underneath the car, it is about 7 from the oil filter housing (towards the driver side). The hole is pretty big, and thats why it calls for two giant washers.
I tried this contraption a few nights ago, and it worked very well. Changing oil on the L is never fun, especially if my wagon is only on a ramp, which gives me very little room to work with. Afterwards, I took the bolt and wing-nut out. I dont suppose it would hurt if I leave the bolt, washer and wing-nut on the car.
Parts needed: 5/16 washers, nut & bolt, 5/16 wing-nut, PVC pipe hanger, and funnel. Optional hose to fit into the funnel. User must exercise common sense and caution.
This is a low cost gadget, and its parts are commonly available in any hardware stores:
2 long 5/16 bolt $0.19 (thread must go all the way to the bolt head)
5/16 nut $0.07
two 5/16 washers (1.25) $0.50
5/16 wing-nut $0.40
2 PVC pipe hanger $2.37 (from plumbing department)
8 oz.. funnel $1.69
Total: $5.42 + tax
The PVC pipe hanger comes in 16, and I need only 10, so I break off 6. This extra 6 can be used for reinforcement (like an extra washer) if necessary.
First, tighten one washer and nut all the way into the bolt; this way, the bolt will not fall through the gauge hole. Slide this from the top through the gauge hole; in fact, the nut rests easily in the gauge hole. Then slide the pipe hanger through one of its pre-drilled holes and a washer from below the hole. (I use the second hole on the pipe hanger). Finally, screw the wing-nut onto the bolt. While the pipe hanger is still dangling there, slanted, put the funnel into the loop and position it under the oil filter cover. Tighten the wing-nut.
User discretion is advised.
I welcome suggestions and comments.
Somebody may describe this better than I can; be my guest.
I tried this contraption a few nights ago, and it worked very well. Changing oil on the L is never fun, especially if my wagon is only on a ramp, which gives me very little room to work with. Afterwards, I took the bolt and wing-nut out. I dont suppose it would hurt if I leave the bolt, washer and wing-nut on the car.
Parts needed: 5/16 washers, nut & bolt, 5/16 wing-nut, PVC pipe hanger, and funnel. Optional hose to fit into the funnel. User must exercise common sense and caution.
This is a low cost gadget, and its parts are commonly available in any hardware stores:
2 long 5/16 bolt $0.19 (thread must go all the way to the bolt head)
5/16 nut $0.07
two 5/16 washers (1.25) $0.50
5/16 wing-nut $0.40
2 PVC pipe hanger $2.37 (from plumbing department)
8 oz.. funnel $1.69
Total: $5.42 + tax
The PVC pipe hanger comes in 16, and I need only 10, so I break off 6. This extra 6 can be used for reinforcement (like an extra washer) if necessary.
First, tighten one washer and nut all the way into the bolt; this way, the bolt will not fall through the gauge hole. Slide this from the top through the gauge hole; in fact, the nut rests easily in the gauge hole. Then slide the pipe hanger through one of its pre-drilled holes and a washer from below the hole. (I use the second hole on the pipe hanger). Finally, screw the wing-nut onto the bolt. While the pipe hanger is still dangling there, slanted, put the funnel into the loop and position it under the oil filter cover. Tighten the wing-nut.
User discretion is advised.
I welcome suggestions and comments.
Somebody may describe this better than I can; be my guest.