DDL
09-12-2009, 01:28 PM
Thanks for all the great tips, photos and step-by-step proceudres to walk me through the winterization of our XLV.
The one problem I have is getting the V-Drive oil changed. I purchased a 12-Volt pump from a local auto parts store and it works great for the engine oil change and transmission oil change. However, when I stick the much smaller tube down through the V-Drive filler hole, I can't get anything to pump out.
I realize the oil is mucher thicker but is this because the pump isn't strong enough or that's not the proper way to change out the oil. Short of purchasing another pump, any advice on draining or changing out the V-Drive oil?
Visually it still looks clean and we didn't put many hours on the boat this season - crappy weather - but I'd still like to change it out annually regardless of the hours.
The one problem I have is getting the V-Drive oil changed. I purchased a 12-Volt pump from a local auto parts store and it works great for the engine oil change and transmission oil change. However, when I stick the much smaller tube down through the V-Drive filler hole, I can't get anything to pump out.
I realize the oil is mucher thicker but is this because the pump isn't strong enough or that's not the proper way to change out the oil. Short of purchasing another pump, any advice on draining or changing out the V-Drive oil?
Visually it still looks clean and we didn't put many hours on the boat this season - crappy weather - but I'd still like to change it out annually regardless of the hours.