This Idea really sucks, all you have to do is to screw it up !
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This Idea really sucks, all you have to do is to screw it up !
This Idea really sucks, all you have to do is to screw it up !
I have enclosed a few photos of the newest WALDIG (A.K.A Woody) creation for the SRT (Limited’s are eligible too). As usual it is available for less than $10 or so at your local parts store, and there more similar improvements to follow.
Being that I work on cars a lot [as a hobby only] I have learned a few things about the oiling systems and wanted to pass along the following suggestions.
Keeping the oil clean is a good thing and replacing it is about the only way you can influence the condition of the oil. Because I autocross, which is hard on the engine in general, every three thousand miles, I drain and refill the oil, with thicker oil ( 10W ) in the summer.
A significant improvement to the oiling system is the addition of a magnetic catch plug in the drain pan as shown here. For a couple of bucks you can just swap the plug with a magnetic one. I throw the blue gasket away and use the nylon ones shown cause they work better. There are two really good benefits; you help remove the floating bits of magnetic metal from the oil and the have another diagnostic benefit by observing the build-up of tramp metal.
Though not and oil analysis, watching the plug ‘grud’ will signal any deviations in the goings on within the motor. If there is a failure going on, you will see it before you probably hear it. Some magnetic fuzz is typical and not a cause to be alarmed about.
Looking at the chips is sort of like a colonoscopy, which by the way if you are over 40 you should do. I had colon cancer and only found it because I was opting for open-heart surgery, which was not required according to the doc. Being assertive / aggressive I got the tests early, and was cured of the cancer (8 years now) and fixed the heart arrhythmia also. I digress too much/often.
Another deal that I do on ALL oil changes [mowers too] is to drain the oil into a CLEAN pan so that I can pour off the oil and examine that tailings in the pan. Like a gold miner. It is interesting to see the lint, fuzz, chips, bits of plastic and such that the magnetic plug misses. It is free and an easy way to see what is going on with the engine.
Please always clean your oil funnel, it has probably been kicking around in your shop getting dust, grit and lint on it. Washing this crap into the motor with clean oil is not something that people often remember to think about. I always change my own oil because if it costs $100.00 ( Dealer )remember that you had to earn about $140.00 to pay for it, what with income and sales taxes and all. Filters are cheap ( EBAY ) and oil at Walmart beats the stealership anyday.
Think of it as, together time…..crank-up a relationship with your car from the bottom up; to plug an old line…………I know this is going to fuel the critics to knock or pan my review and put the brakes on this thread……just a little crude humor…..not ment to drain your interest in DIY projects, just a different twist on the whole thing, so don’t blow a gasket, Rod…
From what I have seen working on mine, a rebuild of the SRT motor is going to be a cross between a Mensa test and short term memory evaluation….. so we need to make them last as long as possible, they are truly worth it.
Gotta Bolt,
Enjoy: Woody
I have enclosed a few photos of the newest WALDIG (A.K.A Woody) creation for the SRT (Limited’s are eligible too). As usual it is available for less than $10 or so at your local parts store, and there more similar improvements to follow.
Being that I work on cars a lot [as a hobby only] I have learned a few things about the oiling systems and wanted to pass along the following suggestions.
Keeping the oil clean is a good thing and replacing it is about the only way you can influence the condition of the oil. Because I autocross, which is hard on the engine in general, every three thousand miles, I drain and refill the oil, with thicker oil ( 10W ) in the summer.
A significant improvement to the oiling system is the addition of a magnetic catch plug in the drain pan as shown here. For a couple of bucks you can just swap the plug with a magnetic one. I throw the blue gasket away and use the nylon ones shown cause they work better. There are two really good benefits; you help remove the floating bits of magnetic metal from the oil and the have another diagnostic benefit by observing the build-up of tramp metal.
Though not and oil analysis, watching the plug ‘grud’ will signal any deviations in the goings on within the motor. If there is a failure going on, you will see it before you probably hear it. Some magnetic fuzz is typical and not a cause to be alarmed about.
Looking at the chips is sort of like a colonoscopy, which by the way if you are over 40 you should do. I had colon cancer and only found it because I was opting for open-heart surgery, which was not required according to the doc. Being assertive / aggressive I got the tests early, and was cured of the cancer (8 years now) and fixed the heart arrhythmia also. I digress too much/often.
Another deal that I do on ALL oil changes [mowers too] is to drain the oil into a CLEAN pan so that I can pour off the oil and examine that tailings in the pan. Like a gold miner. It is interesting to see the lint, fuzz, chips, bits of plastic and such that the magnetic plug misses. It is free and an easy way to see what is going on with the engine.
Please always clean your oil funnel, it has probably been kicking around in your shop getting dust, grit and lint on it. Washing this crap into the motor with clean oil is not something that people often remember to think about. I always change my own oil because if it costs $100.00 ( Dealer )remember that you had to earn about $140.00 to pay for it, what with income and sales taxes and all. Filters are cheap ( EBAY ) and oil at Walmart beats the stealership anyday.
Think of it as, together time…..crank-up a relationship with your car from the bottom up; to plug an old line…………I know this is going to fuel the critics to knock or pan my review and put the brakes on this thread……just a little crude humor…..not ment to drain your interest in DIY projects, just a different twist on the whole thing, so don’t blow a gasket, Rod…
From what I have seen working on mine, a rebuild of the SRT motor is going to be a cross between a Mensa test and short term memory evaluation….. so we need to make them last as long as possible, they are truly worth it.
Gotta Bolt,
Enjoy: Woody
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Re: This Idea really sucks, all you have to do is to screw it up !
I honestly think you are one of the most interesting members on this forum, and i mean that in a good way.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
Originally Posted by waldig
This Idea really sucks, all you have to do is to screw it up !
I have enclosed a few photos of the newest WALDIG (A.K.A Woody) creation for the SRT (Limited’s are eligible too). As usual it is available for less than $10 or so at your local parts store, and there more similar improvements to follow.
Being that I work on cars a lot [as a hobby only] I have learned a few things about the oiling systems and wanted to pass along the following suggestions.
Keeping the oil clean is a good thing and replacing it is about the only way you can influence the condition of the oil. Because I autocross, which is hard on the engine in general, every three thousand miles, I drain and refill the oil, with thicker oil ( 10W ) in the summer.
A significant improvement to the oiling system is the addition of a magnetic catch plug in the drain pan as shown here. For a couple of bucks you can just swap the plug with a magnetic one. I throw the blue gasket away and use the nylon ones shown cause they work better. There are two really good benefits; you help remove the floating bits of magnetic metal from the oil and the have another diagnostic benefit by observing the build-up of tramp metal.
Though not and oil analysis, watching the plug ‘grud’ will signal any deviations in the goings on within the motor. If there is a failure going on, you will see it before you probably hear it. Some magnetic fuzz is typical and not a cause to be alarmed about.
Looking at the chips is sort of like a colonoscopy, which by the way if you are over 40 you should do. I had colon cancer and only found it because I was opting for open-heart surgery, which was not required according to the doc. Being assertive / aggressive I got the tests early, and was cured of the cancer (8 years now) and fixed the heart arrhythmia also. I digress too much/often.
Another deal that I do on ALL oil changes [mowers too] is to drain the oil into a CLEAN pan so that I can pour off the oil and examine that tailings in the pan. Like a gold miner. It is interesting to see the lint, fuzz, chips, bits of plastic and such that the magnetic plug misses. It is free and an easy way to see what is going on with the engine.
Please always clean your oil funnel, it has probably been kicking around in your shop getting dust, grit and lint on it. Washing this crap into the motor with clean oil is not something that people often remember to think about. I always change my own oil because if it costs $100.00 ( Dealer )remember that you had to earn about $140.00 to pay for it, what with income and sales taxes and all. Filters are cheap ( EBAY ) and oil at Walmart beats the stealership anyday.
Think of it as, together time…..crank-up a relationship with your car from the bottom up; to plug an old line…………I know this is going to fuel the critics to knock or pan my review and put the brakes on this thread……just a little crude humor…..not ment to drain your interest in DIY projects, just a different twist on the whole thing, so don’t blow a gasket, Rod…
From what I have seen working on mine, a rebuild of the SRT motor is going to be a cross between a Mensa test and short term memory evaluation….. so we need to make them last as long as possible, they are truly worth it.
Gotta Bolt,
Enjoy: Woody
I have enclosed a few photos of the newest WALDIG (A.K.A Woody) creation for the SRT (Limited’s are eligible too). As usual it is available for less than $10 or so at your local parts store, and there more similar improvements to follow.
Being that I work on cars a lot [as a hobby only] I have learned a few things about the oiling systems and wanted to pass along the following suggestions.
Keeping the oil clean is a good thing and replacing it is about the only way you can influence the condition of the oil. Because I autocross, which is hard on the engine in general, every three thousand miles, I drain and refill the oil, with thicker oil ( 10W ) in the summer.
A significant improvement to the oiling system is the addition of a magnetic catch plug in the drain pan as shown here. For a couple of bucks you can just swap the plug with a magnetic one. I throw the blue gasket away and use the nylon ones shown cause they work better. There are two really good benefits; you help remove the floating bits of magnetic metal from the oil and the have another diagnostic benefit by observing the build-up of tramp metal.
Though not and oil analysis, watching the plug ‘grud’ will signal any deviations in the goings on within the motor. If there is a failure going on, you will see it before you probably hear it. Some magnetic fuzz is typical and not a cause to be alarmed about.
Looking at the chips is sort of like a colonoscopy, which by the way if you are over 40 you should do. I had colon cancer and only found it because I was opting for open-heart surgery, which was not required according to the doc. Being assertive / aggressive I got the tests early, and was cured of the cancer (8 years now) and fixed the heart arrhythmia also. I digress too much/often.
Another deal that I do on ALL oil changes [mowers too] is to drain the oil into a CLEAN pan so that I can pour off the oil and examine that tailings in the pan. Like a gold miner. It is interesting to see the lint, fuzz, chips, bits of plastic and such that the magnetic plug misses. It is free and an easy way to see what is going on with the engine.
Please always clean your oil funnel, it has probably been kicking around in your shop getting dust, grit and lint on it. Washing this crap into the motor with clean oil is not something that people often remember to think about. I always change my own oil because if it costs $100.00 ( Dealer )remember that you had to earn about $140.00 to pay for it, what with income and sales taxes and all. Filters are cheap ( EBAY ) and oil at Walmart beats the stealership anyday.
Think of it as, together time…..crank-up a relationship with your car from the bottom up; to plug an old line…………I know this is going to fuel the critics to knock or pan my review and put the brakes on this thread……just a little crude humor…..not ment to drain your interest in DIY projects, just a different twist on the whole thing, so don’t blow a gasket, Rod…
From what I have seen working on mine, a rebuild of the SRT motor is going to be a cross between a Mensa test and short term memory evaluation….. so we need to make them last as long as possible, they are truly worth it.
Gotta Bolt,
Enjoy: Woody
Re: This Idea really sucks, all you have to do is to screw it up !
Thanks for the great Post Woody!!
I have magnetic oil plugs on both my bikes and my Truck - I need to look into getting one for the SRT also.
I have magnetic oil plugs on both my bikes and my Truck - I need to look into getting one for the SRT also.
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Re: This Idea really sucks, all you have to do is to screw it up !
Woody, you are tooooooo funny but also toooooo right!
Thanks for the ideas on health also. You can't drive if you're 6 feet under.
Thanks for the ideas on health also. You can't drive if you're 6 feet under.
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Re: This Idea really sucks, all you have to do is to screw it up !
Originally Posted by 240M3SRT
I honestly think you are one of the most interesting members on this forum, and i mean that in a good way.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
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Re: This Idea really sucks, all you have to do is to screw it up !
Gave me a WOODY just reading this manly interpretation of man bonding w/ his car ....grt job....grt advise...I really don't like those rear end check ups, but it runs in my family, so I do go every 2 yrs....and my car goes every 3K.....thanks....
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Originally Posted by waldig
...Looking at the chips is sort of like a colonoscopy...
Your posts are always a worthwhile read…keep ‘em coming!
Mine has had that same magnetic drain plug since its first oil change. MB’s ‘seal ring’ washer is N 007603 014106. Its copper material is more likely to inhibit leaks than a universal nylon piece. It’s not included with the Mann+Hummel fleece filter kit because the extraction method has become so prevalent. My parts guy invariably includes them gratis as penance for the thousands of dollars I’ve sent his way over the decades.
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