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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 12:33 PM
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Is this the oil drain plug?

Yeah you probably think I am retarded, but I just want to make 100% sure that I am unscrewing the right thing
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 01:01 PM
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Is no one really gonna answer this for me?
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 01:07 PM
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I'll give you this, you're pretty bold to be asking such a question. Usually those who don't know where the drain plug is, don't change their own oil, let alone drive such a bitchin' car. And yes, that is the drain plug. Don't forget to replace your kenuter valve too.
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 01:12 PM
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lol. Make sure you buy the correct filter and oil also. Dont use the cheepy stuff.
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 01:13 PM
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LOL, actually I am installing my long tube headers right now, and I think I am doing an excellent job.....

1st time changing the oil also, I am new at this stuff, I am only 22.

Someone has to start somewhere I guess, and I consider you guys my father when it comes to playing around with the car.

So thanks for the help!
BTW I bet this thread will get a lot of hits because I don't think I am the only one who doesn't know where the drain plug is.
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 01:37 PM
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Pick up a HELMS manual for our car - really helps. And there are no stupid questions - that's what this board is for.
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 01:56 PM
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Good point, no need to amke fun of anyone. This board is for help. A service manager/chiltons is a great guide to help ya out.
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 02:05 PM
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I agree with Viper and Smoke Ford. Everyone's got to start somewhere. Just wait though, one day you'll be up to your elbows in engine while puttin in a new cam, and one of these smart asses on the board will drag this post up from the dead. :p
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 02:21 PM
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I agree with Viper and Smoke Ford. Everyone's got to start somewhere. Just wait though, one day you'll be up to your elbows in engine while puttin in a new cam, and one of these smart asses on the board will drag this post up from the dead. :p
LOL, thats pretty funny

Hey BTW I am trying my damn hardest to pull that drain plug off, Pontiac must of tightened it on with a air tool or something, because I am putting all my weight into it (200lbs, though I am on my back) but it is not budging....I am spraying WD40 all over, hopefully after an hour or so it begins to weaken so I can get moving on taking my passenger side header off
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 02:27 PM
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You're doing a fine job there son, keep up the good work.

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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 02:46 PM
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Tug, pull, tug, pull..........get yourself a decent torq wrench.

Good luck, and congratulations on starting to do some of this yourself. I installed my own lowering springs this year, and was very proud of myself. You feel great accomplishment doing this stuff yourself, not to mention the $$$ you save.
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 02:56 PM
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Just remember, righty tighty, lefty loosey.
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 04:01 PM
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lol. Make sure you buy the correct filter and oil also. Dont use the cheepy stuff.
Thats Patman's department, I took his advice and am using redline oil with K&N long version filters.

Mother nature took over and made rain....Looks like the header install will continue tomorrow
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