alrob
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Reged: 19/07/2005
Posts: 812
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problem with mercruiser remotes are - that they are upside down on the top of the engine
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FlyingDutchman
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Reged: 15/12/2004
Posts: 546
Loc: Amstelveen, the Netherlands
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I know a guy that starts the engine for a couple of seconds after the sump is emptied to get the oil out of the filter. Not my recommendation!
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spannerman
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Reged: 30/11/2002
Posts: 1042
Loc: Stavanger, Norway
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It doesn't get any easier than that!, you make a hole in the top with a screwdriver or an awl and leave it for 1/2 an hr to drain down into the sump while you do some other part of the service.
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burgundyben
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Reged: 28/11/2002
Posts: 1923
Loc: Hamble
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Yep, thats what I do, pierce the filter.
Mine are mounted upside down! Unless I pierce them and let then drain I get about 2 pints of oil everywhere.
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boatkid
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Reged: 03/07/2006
Posts: 247
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thanks for info - I now have the knowledge. I will look forward to a mess free oil change next tine
cheers
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itsonlymoney
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Reged: 21/06/2003
Posts: 4381
Loc: UK
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I also use the Tesco bag system, and rags of course.
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BigD
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Reged: 05/10/2007
Posts: 55
Loc: North Hampshire or Devon
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Yep - agree - sealed poly bag round the filter works a treat - no spills. Then clean of with a rag. Leave a rag underneath until you get the new one installed - coz you get drips! IMHO - dont punch a hole in filter to drain it - this creates sharp edges which when the filter touches the bag pierce it and cause a mess!... I know...lol Also...dont forget to wet the new sealing ring with a little oil too - when you install the new filter.
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