Pre-Race Maintenance Work

Will be changing the engine oil and steering box oil this week as part of the pre-race maintenance...apart from some other work that needs to be finished.

I replaced the steering box oil with fresh 80W-90 API GL5 oil from Mag1. Hopefully, this smoothens out the steering movement and feel.

 Osaka oil filter cartridge

 This cartridge design flows better than the previous oil filter cartridge I use.

 Oil filter cartridge assembly already cleaned.

 I had to use high temp silicone gasket maker to seal the oil filter cartridge and stop it from leaking. The original seal was damaged when a mechanic tried to remove it not knowing that it was integrated into the aluminum casing. Now I have to disassemble the entire assembly just to change the oil filter cartridge. Hassle!

 Curing time for the silicone gasket is about a day.

 Oil ports on the flange, already cleaned with carb cleaner.

 Oil filter assembly already installed into the R16 block...after a whole day of cleaning and curing.

 Checked also the oil pan for leaks on the drain plug. I also re-tightened the engine mounts beside the pan.

 Clutch slave still looks to be in good condition.

 The newly installed brake hose secured with a ziptie.

 Got to check also the brake calipers for leakage. So far so good.

 Porsche designed gearbox.

 Will be re-greasing the zerks soon.

Fresh 10W-40 Ultron Rallye semi-synthetic oil...been using this without much issues during street and race use.

A good two days of work just to change the oil on this Fairlady! Hard but satisfying labor indeed.