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[Russell]

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I bought the original paper filter just assuming it will have. Knowing my luck it will have the spin on one!! LOL i better look at this!

Most helpful Martin - shall report back!!!!

[Arbman Al]

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Russell wrote:

Ive never changed the oil myself on any car ive had as i have the technical know how of a hamster.

I have 1 new oil filter. And new oil sitting here.

Perhaps if i speak nicely to one of the Scottish members they can talk me through it or come and help for a few pennies?

Hi Russell,
Did you not get an ROM (repair operation manual) with your Stag?

You can get them on Ebay and are a must for a Stag owner IMHO. (or atleast a Haynes manual)

Then you can teach yourself, with the help of this wonderful forum, how to do some of the basics (and save yourself some money)

Rgds......Al

[Russell]

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Al absolutely - i intend too too as im tired of always shelling out for others to do so for me!! I got both a Haynes and a CD ROM - that combined with all you guys should see me ok!!

Just need a reprieve in the uni work now....

[Arbman Al]

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That's a good start Russell.

It's very satisfying to fix, service or sort a problem yourself.

Al.

[Russell]

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arbman101 wrote:

That's a good start Russel.

It's very satisfying to fix, service or sort a problem yourself.

Al.

Cheers Al, i can imagine it being quite satisfying actually

[martin]

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Hi Russell, it's VERY satisfying ! Many people denegrate the Haynes manuals, but as a starter they are very good, I've found faults with them over the years, but on balance they are very much worth having. No Stag manuals will mention the spin-on conversion, but changing the filter is so simple, I.E. unscrew the old, screw on the new, that no help is needed. Enjoy, and do keep us up to speed. Martin.

[iani]

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martin wrote:

Hi Russell, it's VERY satisfying ! Many people denegrate the Haynes manuals, but as a starter they are very good, I've found faults with them over the years, but on balance they are very much worth having. No Stag manuals will mention the spin-on conversion, but changing the filter is so simple, I.E. unscrew the old, screw on the new, that no help is needed. Enjoy, and do keep us up to speed. Martin.

Martin, isn't there some issue with certain brands of filters not sealing adequately on the spin-on conversion leading to bypass issues?

Ian

[Russell]

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Cheers Martin - V Much appreciated. Im kinda hoping its got the original one to be honest but ill not throw a hissy fit if its got a spin on!!!

Surely will keep you lot up to speed

[martin]

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iani wrote:

martin wrote:

Hi Russell, it's VERY satisfying ! Many people denegrate the Haynes manuals, but as a starter they are very good, I've found faults with them over the years, but on balance they are very much worth having. No Stag manuals will mention the spin-on conversion, but changing the filter is so simple, I.E. unscrew the old, screw on the new, that no help is needed. Enjoy, and do keep us up to speed. Martin.

Martin, isn't there some issue with certain brands of filters not sealing adequately on the spin-on conversion leading to bypass issues?

Ian

Hi Ian, the only issue I've come across with the spin-on conversion, is people not fitting them carefully enough, mine's been on for five years and never lost a drop. Canisters are easy and cheap to get, and a doddle to fit, half the time of the paper filter, and half the mess too ! Martin.

[nib]

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Hi all

Am I right in thinking the oil I use Duckhams Classic 20/50 comes in 4.5 litre cans as I always need a little extra when bringing my level up to the top of the dipstick after being cranked over without the ht coil lead on and allowed to settle?

Mark

[Arbman Al]

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nib wrote:

Hi all

Am I right in thinking the oil I use Duckhams Classic 20/50 comes in 4.5 litre cans as I always need a little extra when bringing my level up to the top of the dipstick after being cranked over without the ht coil lead on and allowed to settle?

Mark

Yes, you are Mark:

http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/index.p...oducts_id=1309

Rgds....Al.