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12-10-2015 | 09:24 PM

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5CHN3LL

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If you have any extra left, cover the water and oil drain plugs as well

I was attempting this DIY per your instructions, but I cannot find the oil drain plug. Please advise.

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12-10-2015 | 10:48 PM

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I wouldn't think any type thread-locker would be necessary on these bolts, but to be safe you could tack weld them like 5CHN3LL says. Maybe safety wire them first then tack weld? -Jason

Damn vendors! You're ruining this forum by running around pushing your safety wires! Nobody needs them. It's just a frivolous waste of money!

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12-11-2015 | 01:04 AM

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I was attempting this DIY per your instructions, but I cannot find the oil drain plug. Please advise.

No problem, just cover the entire bottom of the engine

Now you do know where the engine is, right?

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12-11-2015 | 04:44 PM

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This thread might need to be STICKIED at the top for future technical resources.

-Jason

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12-11-2015 | 06:10 PM

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No problem, just cover the entire bottom of the engine

Now you do know where the engine is, right?

It's in the front trunk, right? That flap on the right front fender where I add the water MUST be near the engine.

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12-11-2015 | 06:11 PM

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I kinda wish I hadn't welded the trunk shut, but it seemed like a good PM project. Oh well, nothing that can't be fixed with the plasma cutter...

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12-11-2015 | 07:14 PM

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It's in the front trunk, right? That flap on the right front fender where I add the water MUST be near the engine.

Yes, thats it!
I hope you are only using distilled water. Tap water could lead to damage of the IMSB

And let's not make this a water thread

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12-11-2015 | 07:50 PM

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Wait! What?

I thought that was the filler for the unicorn semen tank!

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12-13-2015 | 02:01 AM

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Uh oh...

I thought it was for unicorn tears. I've thread locked, safety wired, tack welded and JB weld massaged everything. Have I made a mistake somewhere?

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12-13-2015 | 11:44 PM

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Yes, you need to thoroughly soak the brake pads and rotors with WD-40

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12-14-2015 | 02:59 PM

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If you let the pads wear down to the backing plate, you'll be able to tack weld the pads to the rotors. Admittedly, this results in a hit to acceleration, but your brakes will be solid.

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