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Broke how? Only thing I've heard of is the valve seizing closed, please tell me it didn't break open and drain the engine haha.
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Broke how? Only thing I've heard of is the valve seizing closed, please tell me it didn't break open and drain the engine haha.
Not exactly sure. That would be a question for @bjowett to answer.
I would bet on yes, but wait for confirmation.
Edit: just checked my Jowett housing. It is an EZ-105, which is a 20 x 1.5. Not the same. Oil pan looks to be 12 x 1.25.
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You're in luck though. Valvomax makes one in that thread too.
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SQRRRL
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It had the Allen head protection threaded in. When I took it off oil started flowing. I flipped the lever and the ball in the valve got spit out. I was able to do the oil change but the valve is useless.
SQRRRL
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Thanks. I emailed Brian but no return email yet. He’s always Johnny on the spot. He’ll get back to me. Thanks for all the help!
I don’t mean to keep this thread going in an off-topic direction, but I have to chime in. I installed the Jowett supplied ez-oil drain brand on my 200, and I really like it. Like the valvomax, it has a threaded drain hose fitting so it wont fall off while draining.
I installed Fumoto brand drain valves on my Ram Trx and used them to change the oil earlier this week for the first time. Not sure if it was user error or what, but the snap on drain hose fitting snapped right off shortly after I threw the lever to start draining. Was my messiest oil change yet! I had to throw my shirt away and use three large bath towels to soak up all the oil on the barn floor.
So…I am skeptical of the well regarded Fumoto brand now…and I now appreciate the brands using screw-on fittings!
I installed Fumoto brand drain valves on my Ram Trx and used them to change the oil earlier this week for the first time. Not sure if it was user error or what, but the snap on drain hose fitting snapped right off shortly after I threw the lever to start draining. Was my messiest oil change yet! I had to throw my shirt away and use three large bath towels to soak up all the oil on the barn floor.
So…I am skeptical of the well regarded Fumoto brand now…and I now appreciate the brands using screw-on fittings!
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teejnut
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Got the email notification for the tracking for the updated front skid. It was in my junk email folder so make sure you guys check there if you preordered.
turbo8
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Yes, pre-orders are still open.
I haven't shipped out of the country yet, but willing to. I'll have to look into the details.
I know another member from Canada had some parts shipped to the Montana Shipping Outlet . I'm not sure what they did after that.
I've had lots of similar parts go through MIL-STD-810G which includes the salt fog test. Never any issue with corrosion on the stainless fasteners in aluminum with key locking inserts.
There are zinc coated rivet nuts in the sheet metal which have passed the salt fog test, but with some corrosion on them. The screws were still easily removed.
If you do run into a rusted screw situation, the rivet nuts have a hex body so they will not spin, the screw will break instead. Then you can replace the rivet nut which is pretty easy to do.
I usually include extra rivet nuts, key locking inserts and the smaller screws. I can include more by request, if you live in a salty area.
Thanks!
turbo8
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All the front skids have been boxed up and ready to ship, waiting on UPS to pick them up.
Everyone should have received their tracking number via email.
turbo8
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Sweet action shot! Really digging those RW's!
turbo8
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I needed a new shot of the updated skids.
teejnut
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Got the updated front skid in the mail. Will try to get it on tonight when it's not so hot!
Woah 
abawockee
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My procrastination has paid off! Will finally install everything once this comes in. Thanks again!
teejnut
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turbo8
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Great, it was obviously planned to fit with their bumper. Haha
If you want to make a transition plate to the bumper, use the PSCG (Power Steering Cooler Guard) as a template for my end.
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My updated front skid was delivered today. Will install over the weekend!
