26-09-2015, 03:45 PM
(This post was last modified: 26-09-2015, 03:46 PM by cpikey316_.)
Needed to replace a leaking oil switch on my Pajero.
Took the top bit apart, took all the bottom covers off without issue. Sump nut out, oil into oil pain.
Cant undo the oil filter! Off to halfords I go for a tool, got a chain thing with a ratchet thing on the end of it.
Got home (20 minute walk either way) ratchet doesnt fit! I have 3/8 and it needs 1/2!!
Back to Halfords, £30 later come out with a advanced 1/2 drive ratchet and extender.
Get home under car, straining and fighting the lactic acid in my arms I get the oil filter off! Next target the oil sensor! Its covered in crusty oil, so a good call there POCUK! Got the electrical plug off from above, and the 27mm socket wont go over the sensor! The 22mm one in the set fits lovely over the replacement sensor.
Slight hissy fit (amazingly without swearing), i've chucked all the gubbins in the garage in front of the mrs' Civic (why didn't I drive that to Halfords you may ask! I stupidly parked the Pajero too close to the garage to get it out, lesson learned!)
I will fit new oil filter and fill oil tomorrow, then ring some garages for a quote to replace the sensor! if its £50 or thereabouts I may just put it in! £30 ratchet, £35 on the useless sockets and £2.50 for the sensor down, I can't keep chucking money at it!
annoying, as I COULD do it if the socket would fit.
Took the top bit apart, took all the bottom covers off without issue. Sump nut out, oil into oil pain.
Cant undo the oil filter! Off to halfords I go for a tool, got a chain thing with a ratchet thing on the end of it.
Got home (20 minute walk either way) ratchet doesnt fit! I have 3/8 and it needs 1/2!!
Back to Halfords, £30 later come out with a advanced 1/2 drive ratchet and extender.
Get home under car, straining and fighting the lactic acid in my arms I get the oil filter off! Next target the oil sensor! Its covered in crusty oil, so a good call there POCUK! Got the electrical plug off from above, and the 27mm socket wont go over the sensor! The 22mm one in the set fits lovely over the replacement sensor.
Slight hissy fit (amazingly without swearing), i've chucked all the gubbins in the garage in front of the mrs' Civic (why didn't I drive that to Halfords you may ask! I stupidly parked the Pajero too close to the garage to get it out, lesson learned!)
I will fit new oil filter and fill oil tomorrow, then ring some garages for a quote to replace the sensor! if its £50 or thereabouts I may just put it in! £30 ratchet, £35 on the useless sockets and £2.50 for the sensor down, I can't keep chucking money at it!
annoying, as I COULD do it if the socket would fit.