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Re: TR6 oil change access

To: SBoz39@aol.com
Subject: Re: TR6 oil change access
From: Paul Burr <tigerpb@ids.net>
Date: Fri, 02 May 1997 11:20:56 +0100
Cc: Triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <970502110209_-2069332328@emout19.mail.aol.com>
SBoz39@aol.com wrote: (snip)
> 
>        My TR6 mechanic/restorer says he won't change the oil again unless we
> put an access hole in the inner fender to get to the bolt and filter.  
> I've never noticed, or looked for holes cut for filter access on other 6's.
>  (You are never, ever completely done with a TR6 restoration, are you.?!) :)
> 
>       CF28955U original owner, but sold for a necessary third seat, where are
> you?
>       CF22628U wife's fun car, now nearly restored.
SB- Ive seen a tr6 with a hole cut in the fender well to ease oil
changes. It looked like an owner "improvement". 
I suggest you get the spin on oil filter adaptor, from TRF, VB, etc..
It'll make life easier, and it's removable if you ever need it to be
100% OEM again.

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