Going to do a oil change on my 72 skylark and I see this.... I’m a new mechanic so can any help with telling what part this is And Can I easily switch it out when I drain all the oil. Don’t know how the hole came about ♂️
Thats the dust cover for your torque converter. The opening is to drain any water that finds it's way in there. I can also drain oil if your front transmission seal goes. Bottom line is it's supposed to be there.
It leaks small drops of oil so that transmission seal I should have looked at! Thank you for the knowledge I bought this skylark to become more knowledgable on cars so thanks again for the response
Another beginners question? Can I flush my radiation by taking off either of the yellow arrows? I’m trying to avoid removing my lower hose because I couldn’t find the drain plug underneath.
Do I have to take off this metal cover? Here’s pics of bottom left of tank.....once again I appreciate your help
That isn't a stock radiator. It has plastic tanks and an aluminum core. The drain plugs on those are usually on the bottom of the radiator. Your core support may block access to it. Stock radiator petcocks are on the bottom drivers side tank and the face the back of the car, not straight down. Pull the bottom hose. Just have a drain pan big enough.
Instead of taking the hose off of the radiator, it's easier to just take the hose off of the water pump. You can do it from the top and you won't risk damaging the radiator. Just have a large drain pan and loosen the clamp. If the hose doesn't come off easily, which it probably won't, use a thin screwdriver or an awl between the water pump and the hose. Let the coolant drain out for a while before removing the hose completely. Then remove the hose and slowly lower it into the drain pan. I can usually do it without making a mess, (usually) but more than likely, you'll end up with coolant on the floor, but at least you won't be laying in it!
I drop a hose down the radiator cap opening and siphon out most of coolant before pulling the lower hose. I found this way to be the least messy.