Polarbear
10-02-2004, 10:00 PM
Im changing over to synthetic in my front acle. I got the approiate white vent cap,and was wondering if theres anything tricky about it, or specfics to do... I was hoping for a do-it yourself article but no dice...Any help would be apprecaited...thanks-Adam
roguedriver
10-03-2004, 09:18 PM
Nope, it's pretty straight foward. Just screw the old one out and screw the new one in. Just dont overtighten the new one. Did mine in about 5 minutes. Actually squirted the new synthetic in the vent cap hole while I had the old one out. Hope that helps.
Ken R.
dmaxalliTech
10-03-2004, 11:46 PM
ditto
its just like screwin in a light bulb
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patrick
10-04-2004, 03:09 PM
dont cross the threads...
Polarbear
10-05-2004, 10:32 PM
what would be considered tight? nice and snug hand tight good enough? Thanks
modified
10-09-2004, 08:40 AM
Lubricate new O-ring
Torque to 18 ft lbs with 24mm deep socket, (15/16 inch deep will work) , with 6 or 9 inch extention