70000 mile service

[J1MBO]

Originally Posted by Dudley 75

I have been let down by my mate so I am going to to the job myself. I have done servicing on cars before. I have printed off the how to regarding removing the rear spark plugs. I will leave the atf to a professional. I am ok going underneath a car using axle stands and a trolley jack. I always have trouble removing the sump plug for reason. Does anyone know the correct size spanner to use and do remove loosen it woth the engine cold or warm? Also I cant seam to be able to remove the ecu to change the pollen filter! I have followed the instruction re plenum drain hole cleaning.

No problem going under the car as long as you have it chocked and supported on axle stands. I would rather use a socket and ratchet handle to remove the sump plug and do whilst the oil is warm, flows easier, sorry cannot remember size of socket. No reason to remove the ecu to replace the pollen filter a bit fiddily but possible, I managed it.

Regards

[Dudley 75]

Ok... Thanks for the advice so far. Yes I am very cautious when going under neath a car esp with a trolley jack and axle stands. Cheers, Paul

[Dudley 75]

Originally Posted by J1MBO

No problem going under the car as long as you have it chocked and supported on axle stands. I would rather use a socket and ratchet handle to remove the sump plug and do whilst the oil is warm, flows easier, sorry cannot remember size of socket. No reason to remove the ecu to replace the pollen filter a bit fiddily but possible, I managed it.

Regards

I have had a go removing the pollen filter without taking the ecu out but no joy. As you say it is very fiddily!