Well, kinda….

I have the stealthmode T3 oil line kit...but there was some clearance issues on the back of the D16A1 block where the oil restrictor goes, so I bought an extension to make life easier. However, the extension was too long as I figured, but I didn’t know I had other alternatives since my car was stuck at a friends house, and I needed to get it home.

Anyway while driving today, I noticed I was loosing a lot of oil. It turns out that the extension first cracked then broke at the threads when I was investigating the problem. I’m guessing it broke from leverage and engine vibration. I got the right extension I needed, but first I need to remove the part of thread that’s still in the block…but I don’t want to have to pull the engine to get to it.

I did try to jam a screwdriver in there to see if I can thread it out, but it didn’t work. I’m also trying to JB weld the screw diver in there so I can try to screw it out (or use vice grips on that to get it to turn) Anybody else have any ideas to get it out if the JB weld doesn’t work? Is pulling the engine to get it out my only other choice? Any help is appreciated.

Thanx.

 

use an easy out.

 

What I used!

 

 

i am hopin to use one of these

 

was the extention made out of copper?

 

Extensions off the back of the block are a very bad idea, most end in needing to weld on the block, or tap/ream the feed larger which just makes that area weaker.

 

Yup, Thats how I learned! First HMT Block fitting I ever did!

 

yeah...I was told to use an easy out, but can I use one with the engine still in the car? I didn’t think I would have enough space...but I've never had to do this before.

Also, let the HMT records show that extension on the back of the block is a very bad idea...especially a long one!!

I'll let you guys know what I end up doing.

thanx for the help guys.

 

Easy out with the engine still is work on my ZC.