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Buzzman72 
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 Posted: Aug/23/2014 at 11:56pm |
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Grand-dad was an old-school mechanic--not a parts-swapper--and he had a dim view of products he called "Mechanic-in-a-can." When I would ask about this or that product, his response was ALWAYS, "Why don't you take the time to actually fix it right?"
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Buzzman72...void where prohibited, your mileage may vary, objects in mirror may be closer than they appear, and alcohol may intensify any side effects.
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carnuck
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Posted: Aug/26/2014 at 12:53pm |
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First, I would make sure the PCV system isn't plugged up or capped off because the excess pressure in the crankcase forces the seals so tight that they burn out, causing leaks.
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Posted: Aug/26/2014 at 1:00pm |
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good point carnuck those breathers on the oil tube get caked up bad
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rebuiling 73 amx need parts
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Posted: Aug/26/2014 at 8:10pm |
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And people accidentally/intentionally lug them off too with aftermarket covers with no vents. Happened to my 454 I got. I had to pop a cover off and drill a hole just so I could add oil without squirting it down the dipstick tube!
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Posted: Aug/27/2014 at 6:27am |
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check the oil pan bolts...mine developed a small leak last year and I also thought it was the rear main, I crawled under there with a flash light and gave it a good inspection and the seal area was dry as a bone but I did notice a drop of oil hanging off the oil pan bolts in the back so I checked those and walah they were loose, tightened them up and no more leak!
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