EASLOOP
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Those of you who have a DV10ME will know about the engine anode. Does anybody out there know what size spanner I need to undo the unit from the engine block. Mine seems to be in there 'good 'n proper'.
DV10 anodes
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RestlessL
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22mm
EASLOOP
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Thanks. Probably too late to get one in my Xmas stocking now though.
Poignard
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The fun starts when the anode holder unscrews but the anode stays inside /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
EASLOOP
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I have faith in Bukh. The 'damn' thing WILL come out complete - I hope!
I have had it apart before but that was when I had the fuel lines disconnected. i could get an adjustable in there then. Now that the fuel is reconnected I can only get a purchase on the nut with an open ended spanner but I didn't know the size i needed. Bukh seem to be on holiday to mid January!
If it goes pear shape I will no doubt be back on the forum for further advice.
Have a very merry Xmas and super new Year to everyone. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I have had it apart before but that was when I had the fuel lines disconnected. i could get an adjustable in there then. Now that the fuel is reconnected I can only get a purchase on the nut with an open ended spanner but I didn't know the size i needed. Bukh seem to be on holiday to mid January!
If it goes pear shape I will no doubt be back on the forum for further advice.
Have a very merry Xmas and super new Year to everyone. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
bumblefish
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I was told that if the anode is not coming out then just push it in if you can, it will still do part of it's job wherever it lands?
Poignard
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Yes, I was told that but I still prefer to take the old one out. If you have a lathe it's easy to make up a simple tool to extract it.
bumblefish
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3000 posts! Twice in one thread? Has the clock stopped counting?
morgandlm
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I've found the best solution is to use a socket on a short extension with a T-bar to provide some leverage. Each time I have done the job, I breathe a sigh of relief when it's finished, because I am so paranoid about crossing the threads or finding the anode stuck - yet the job always seems to go smoothly enough. I reckon that remark will be the kiss of death!
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rhumlady
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You could well find some bits of anode inside as they seem to waste from the nut and drop off. I cleared 4 or 5 out a couple of years ago and Bukh say they often find them when refurbishing engines. Mine is a DV20 but I believe it is the same anode.
