Recent content by shmuggums90

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    Crankshaft oil galley plug size

    I found the plugs are 1/4 by 19 japanese threads, available from dealer - part number 90344-52003.
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    Add an LED to indicate activity on the Knock sencor circ?

    I tried the TurboXS Knocklite - never did work as described........... :(
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    VanSupra.....anyone know where he is?

    Tomorrow will be three weeks since last contact, maybe I should try to email, instead of PM? Any other way to contact him?
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    VanSupra.....anyone know where he is?

    I do not believe there is any slight of hand, just no response either to PM or to send my item...... Sellers need good communication with their buyers, and prompt shipping. Anyone heard from him since 07-03? On the way back together now, need my stuff. :)
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    Add an LED to indicate activity on the Knock sencor circ?

    I bought a TurboXS Knocklite - have yet to hook it up. Maybe an other option...... http://www.turboxs.com/more_info.php?ID=212
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    VanSupra.....anyone know where he is?

    I also have paid and not received any shipment, paid 5-30-07, nothing as of 7-15-07, no answer to PM since 7-3-07
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    Auto Trans Oil Change Made Easy, MKiii

    OK, drive the car beforehand, up to operating temperature. Then confirm full fluid level. Then do fluid exchange process. Then reconfirm full fluid level. Also, if you can measure how much fluid comes out, then you will know it will be the same level if you use the same amount of new fluid as...
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    Auto Trans Oil Change Made Easy, MKiii

    The dealer uses a flush machine, as do most shops. Just be sure to get enough new fluid, as the total capacity of the transmission oil will be exchanged - usually about 12 quarts. Also be sure to check fluid level when completed. B
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    Auto Trans Oil Change Made Easy, MKiii

    The "filter" is a stainless steel screen, it does not absorb any contaminants. Pay attention to my wording in describing the method - drain bucket lower than car, fill bucket higher, etc..................
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    Auto Trans Oil Change Made Easy, MKiii

    Um - seems like you may be missing the easy part: Buy at least three gallons (tranny holds around 12 quarts). Remove "out" hose from tranny at radiator, place hose with extension in "drain" bucket. Remove "in" hose to tranny at radiator, place hose with extension in "new" bucket...