boatkid
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Reged: 03/07/2006
Posts: 236
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thanks everyone for all the useful ideas regarding the mess-free removal of the oil filter, so my next question is how do I get the small spillage of oil out of the bilge, I am thinking of using my oil extractor (vacuum) to lift water/oil out but dont want scum marks ?
ps not much access under engine & only 100mm at front
cheers
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pissativlypossed
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Reged: 20/01/2004
Posts: 956
Loc: West Midlands & Plymouth
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I find disposable nappies are good for this.
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longjohnsilver
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Reged: 30/05/2001
Posts: 6996
Loc: Devon
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Yes nappies are useful. Also get some Bilgex, cleans bilges up a treat and leaves them fresh smelling.
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Tinkicker
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Reged: 06/03/2008
Posts: 240
Loc: ks and Quays viewer
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Go to a good trade motor factors and get a pack of oilsorb mats. Cost about £12 for a pack of 25 mats of around 400 x 400mm.
They absorb only oil and leave the water behind for you to pump out normally.
I use them to line my bilge in case I get an oil leak
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TrueBlue
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Reged: 30/04/2004
Posts: 1115
Loc: Sussex
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You can wash the mats and reuse them.
I scrounged a quantity from a nice EA man to mop up some diesel, left the pad to drain and washed it by hand.
Amazing came up as good as new.
Wasn't being a cheapskate, had about a gallon to remove from a ditch, and had to reuse the pads. Wasn't my spill either...
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steve_clayton
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Reged: 22/05/2003
Posts: 2444
Loc: king; I did RAF training there
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Find your local Pirtek outlet:
http://www.pirtek.co.uk/product_catalogue_oil_absorbent_products.php
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