How do you change the oil on an Alhambra?

[andy7]

Hello

I'm new to the forum.

I just got an Alhambra this year (1.9PD 2003) and need to do te first oil change now. I usually change the oil on my VW LT and on campers I have owned, so have a fair idea in general what to do.

But I can't get the engine cover off underneath. The problem is the two (out of six) bolts closest to the back. If I try to unscrew those the plastic flexes like it is going to break. I managed to reach in behind the cover and unscrew one of the nuts from the opposite side - but I caan't reach to do the same with the remaining nut.

How is this best done?

Any other tips for this job?

thanks a lot

[STEWY L]

an oil sucker, their are various types available ,saves crawling around underneath.
suck the oil out through the dipstick tube.
one of the very cheap types,similar to a grease gun,is available from
Cromwell tools, for around £15.
the oil must be at operating temp though,to make it easier,
regards,
stewy.

[andy7]

an oil sucker, their are various types available ,saves crawling around underneath.
suck the oil out through the dipstick tube.
one of the very cheap types,similar to a grease gun,is available from
Cromwell tools, for around £15.
the oil must be at operating temp though,to make it easier,
regards,
stewy.

Cheers man. Thanks for the tip - will maybe go for one of those would save me a lot of time with a few vehicles.

Actually I got the cover off in the end which is one of the most fiddly thinngs I ever did.

Next problem - I don't know where the filter goes - I've only used screw-in ones and this is all paper. I guess it goes somewhere - would you be able to tell me?

thanks

[STEWY L]

my engine is transverse,bora 130 pd, and with the top engine cover removed,
the filter is directly opposite the bonnet catch, and has a PLASTIC screw cap on
the housing. you can get a "proper tool" to unscrew it,but i use a pair of "slip joint"pliars
with a piece of rag on the plastic cap.
if your engine is longditudinal,then your filter will be on the right side of the engine
looking from the front,
regards,
stewy.

[andy7]

Thanks Stewy will give it a go.