Oil Change

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Re: Oil Change

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a few more pics...
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Kate questioned the use of this framm...she was right. we used the other
Kate questioned the use of this framm...she was right. we used the other
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It was actually the old school lead knock-off hammer that gave me the power I needed on the wrench to loosed the oil nut
It was actually the old school lead knock-off hammer that gave me the power I needed on the wrench to loosed the oil nut
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while we wait for the 'correct' filtes to arrive, we had to make some decisions about which filter to use in the interim
while we wait for the 'correct' filtes to arrive, we had to make some decisions about which filter to use in the interim
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Re: Oil Change

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final pics
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these graco kids seats seem like they were designed for the 365 gt 2+2.
these graco kids seats seem like they were designed for the 365 gt 2+2.
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Re: Oil Change

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graco seats for kids
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one last time posting kids seats
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these graco seats fit perfectly in the 365 gt 2+2 and the colors happen to be perfect, too since the interior is dove gray and black.
these graco seats fit perfectly in the 365 gt 2+2 and the colors happen to be perfect, too since the interior is dove gray and black.
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notice the diapers tucked in the side slot...seems like that cubby hole was made for diapers!
notice the diapers tucked in the side slot...seems like that cubby hole was made for diapers!
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Re: Oil Change

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Question. Why does the drain plug have to be safety-wired on this car yet I have not seen it required on any others? Do all Ferraris of this vintage require it?
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Re: Oil Change

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The horror! The horror! The horror and the shame of being docked one-half point by an FCA judge when he crawls under your car in a Walmart parking lot and realizes that you don't have your drain plug safety wired.

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Re: Oil Change

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ah, I get it. Screw the judge, I'm going driving! :D
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yeah, and don't forget the correct color of yellow for dabbing the drain plug. Tom Y, go ask Francois about the correct shade. :twisted:
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For those that don't know the story:
http://www.tomyang.net/cars/story1.htm

No, the safety wire is not needed, but is a nice touch.

Another point I just remembered on the oil change. I apologize for being elementary, but don't forget to put a spear of engine oil on the oil filter gasket before mounting. It prevents the filter from getting stuck to the filter stand.

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Re: Oil Change

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Thanks to my Dad we did put a smear of engine oil on the oil filter gasket! And now he is fixated on doing the safety wire on the plug....my Queen will have a safety wire if we can figure out how to do it. We noticed the hole on the plug and on the mount.

I put another 225 miles on the Queen today - down to Monterey and back on business. Oil level is spot-on after the drive BUT I did hear a high pitch 'whirring' sound that started about 75 miles into the drive today...I could really hear it when I got into the right lane of the freeway and listened to it resound off of the side of the freeway where there was a wall off the shoulder...It wasn't too loud, but it caught my attention. If I disengaged the clutch and got the car out of gear the noise stopped. It's a tough noise to describe. In any case it just all of a sudden went away. Sort of sounded metallic but maybe like a belt or a water pump going bad. Except that it completely went away when I depressed the clutch. :?:

Whatever - it's gone now but anyone have any ideas. Hope it's not a sign of something ominous. As of now the car is running spectacularly.
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Hi Tom,

Could be the pilot bearing in the flywheel, or the throwout bearing on the clutch. It would have to get worse for your to worry about it.

You don't need safety wire pliers to do it, but your results will be more consistent. You can get some wire and try twisting them with a pair of pliers to mimic how it's pictured here on a transmission plug:
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365 GT 2+2 wrote:... BUT I did hear a high pitch 'whirring' sound that started about 75 miles into the drive today...I could really hear it when I got into the right lane of the freeway and listened to it resound off of the side of the freeway where there was a wall off the shoulder...It wasn't too loud, but it caught my attention. If I disengaged the clutch and got the car out of gear the noise stopped. It's a tough noise to describe. In any case it just all of a sudden went away...
The next time it happens, touch the brakes lightly and see if it goes away. If a brake is dragging slightly, it can make a sound like that and is most noticable next to a wall that reflects the sound. It might also only happen when going straight and go away once into a turn.
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Re: Oil Change

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365 GT 2+2 wrote: And now he is fixated on doing the safety wire on the plug....my Queen will have a safety wire if we can figure out how to do it. We noticed the hole on the plug and on the mount.
I suspect that because we were all posting so fast, maybe you missed the safety wire link that I posted. It's great!

http://www.whizwheels.com/Tips/safetywiring.html

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Re: Oil Change

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Thanks very much everyone. Much appreciated - I'll take a shot when we're done and post it.

As for the 'whirring' noise - I am on the road for an extended period tomorrow so I'll try the suggestions to see what the reaction is - I think the idea of depressing the brakes is a good one.

Love this forum and appreciate the help everyone is providing.
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Re: Oil Change

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And the first time I changed my own oil, I discovered an even more important tech tip than the safety wire procedure that you need to know.

Your driveway will stay a LOT cleaner and the oil change will cost less overall if you re-install the drain plug BEFORE you start adding the new oil. (Fortunately, I discovered this tech tip after only about a half quart.)
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