"Buzz" > wrote in message
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>>Why the hell did you do that???
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> I have always changed my own oil on this SL since it was new.
> When you pull the oil filter, oil runs all down the back of the block,
> rubber suspension/ steering boots, and the frame. I always pour a
> bucket of soapy water on that area, and hose it off with a garden
> hose. It's not high pressure, so I'm not really getting it any
> "wetter" than driving in a rain storm, I figger.
>

I always said that before they make a guy (person) a design engineer, they
should have 'em work as a tech for at least 6 months. Much to be said for
the European apprenticeship programs.

Never understood why most oil filters are horizontal and have the problem
you detailed...

Couple of suggestions
1. punch a hole in the old filter and let the oil drain out of the hole
before you remove the filter. Hole should be at the lowest point of the
filter. Do not punch deeper than about 1/4" to avoid going through the
filter element.

2. get a filter re-location kit. Space is pretty tight these days in engine
compartments but it may work. These are available from speed shops and jc
whitney (last I knew). Allows you to mount the filter vertically.