? on the fumoto oil drain valve - Page 2

STiLLsLow · 11-02-2005, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adidaSTi

Hey just wondering if anyone is using this with the oem oil temp sensor? Just want to make sure it will mate up fine beforei order one. Thanks

help...i really want one!

Hawaii_guy · 11-02-2005, 05:22 PM

Have you guys use the supplied gasket, or the factory crush gasket (if thats what it's called)? I'd like to install mine tomorrow.

Hawaii_guy

MeoW71 · 11-02-2005, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adidaSTi

Hey just wondering if anyone is using this with the oem oil temp sensor? Just want to make sure it will mate up fine beforei order one. Thanks

OEM sensor replaces the stock bolt. Fumoto valve replaces the stock bolt. Guess it won't work.

***VSGTS14*** · 11-02-2005, 06:08 PM

the nipple version does not cause any clearance issues with anything

F4yoshi · 11-02-2005, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawaii_guy

Have you guys use the supplied gasket, or the factory crush gasket (if thats what it's called)? I'd like to install mine tomorrow.

Hawaii_guy

I used the supplied gasket with no crush ring. Some people have installed it with both, others with just the crush washer, and others with just the supplied gasket. Make sure the Fumotovalve screws in smoothly. Some people have (apparently) screwed it in at a slight angle and cross-threaded it and have ended up with leaks. Once I tightened it by hand, I used a crescent wrench to go another 1/3-1/2 turn.

STiLLsLow · 11-02-2005, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeoW71

OEM sensor replaces the stock bolt. Fumoto valve replaces the stock bolt. Guess it won't work.

Damnit, guess i ll have to stick to the hard way. thanks

atc5 · 11-02-2005, 08:43 PM

watch the gasket on these things...all said and done and after having one.....it's not that big of a deal to loosen the damn drain bolt and drain the oil

arsonall · 11-02-2005, 09:21 PM

i like my nippled valve because i don't have to wait for the oil to cool, i bought a rubber hose and I just drive up my ramps, connect the hose, then flip the switch and it drains into the pan. thats its main benefit in my opinion.

Hawaii_guy · 11-03-2005, 03:51 AM

After you guys installed your drain valve, what position was the lever? Was it perfectly straight or was it angled?

I just installed mine, and the top was at about a 10 o'clock postion. I was afraid to crank it to much as the instructions said turn in it 1/8 - 1/4 of a turn to tighten it.

Hawaii_guy

F4yoshi · 11-03-2005, 09:29 AM

I think mine ended up around 4- or 7-o'clock, so I was lucky. If it was going to end up pointing upwards, I was planning on unscrewing it and trying again.

wundej · 12-26-2005, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Datadatum

I had a nipple verson on my WRX, and it worked like a charm.

However, Fumoto highly recommends against the nipple for cars, so I got a regular one for my STi.

Just curious as to why they recommend against the nipple for the STi?

hobsiscool · 01-09-2006, 06:50 PM

can you use this with the stock oil temp sensor?? if not where would you have to put it to work?

Slowride · 01-09-2006, 07:28 PM

I have personally seen a Fumoto open accidentally:

Fumoto valve warning

If you don't use something to lock the lever, it could happen to you. You have been warned.

Rev · 01-09-2006, 07:31 PM

Guys. Safety wire your fumoto valve. You may never know

silver arrow · 01-09-2006, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2fas4u

If you get it from AMSOIL site they sell a safety ring that you put over the lever and it can not open without you removing the ring. I have one installed and it is great!

Jay

sounds good to me.

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11-02-2005, 05:22 PM	#17
Hawaii_guy The Next Petter Solberg Car: Beater Van Location: Japan Posts: 972 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Have you guys use the supplied gasket, or the factory crush gasket (if thats what it's called)? I'd like to install mine tomorrow. Hawaii_guy

11-02-2005, 06:08 PM	#19
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 09 DGM STi Fav Mod: beastly fenders Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 10,383 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	the nipple version does not cause any clearance issues with anything

11-02-2005, 08:43 PM	#22
atc5 Senior STI Driver Car: White 05 LGT Wagon Posts: 309 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	watch the gasket on these things...all said and done and after having one.....it's not that big of a deal to loosen the damn drain bolt and drain the oil

11-02-2005, 09:21 PM	#23
arsonall Junior STI Driver Car: 2004 WRX-black Fav Mod: COBB downpipe & Accessport Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 181 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	i like my nippled valve because i don't have to wait for the oil to cool, i bought a rubber hose and I just drive up my ramps, connect the hose, then flip the switch and it drains into the pan. thats its main benefit in my opinion.

11-03-2005, 03:51 AM	#24
Hawaii_guy The Next Petter Solberg Car: Beater Van Location: Japan Posts: 972 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	After you guys installed your drain valve, what position was the lever? Was it perfectly straight or was it angled? I just installed mine, and the top was at about a 10 o'clock postion. I was afraid to crank it to much as the instructions said turn in it 1/8 - 1/4 of a turn to tighten it. Hawaii_guy

11-03-2005, 09:29 AM	#25
F4yoshi Junior STI Driver Posts: 164 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	I think mine ended up around 4- or 7-o'clock, so I was lucky. If it was going to end up pointing upwards, I was planning on unscrewing it and trying again.

01-09-2006, 06:50 PM	#27
hobsiscool Junior STI Driver Car: WRB 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb AP Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 108 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	can you use this with the stock oil temp sensor?? if not where would you have to put it to work?

01-09-2006, 07:28 PM	#28
Slowride Spec C Club Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,025 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	I have personally seen a Fumoto open accidentally: Fumoto valve warning If you don't use something to lock the lever, it could happen to you. You have been warned.

01-09-2006, 07:31 PM	#29
Rev STI Guru Car: 06 V70R Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Posts: 5,544 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Guys. Safety wire your fumoto valve. You may never know