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December 20, 2003
Trevor-
Your "random" thoughts are really good.
YOU GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You got me to thinking about the oil filter bracket on the side of
the motor. I used new bolts. I pulled the bracket off this morning
and the VERY TIP of one bolt showed contact. I knew immediately I
had found it. So your thought about "oil" together with the other
guys that kept telling me it was a "too big bolt in too small hole"
issue solved it. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!
Now the final problem. The bolt that showed the hit was the rearmost
bolt. If you remember, the bracket is held on by just two bolts.
The one closest to the radiator was fine, but the rear-most bolt
showed metal contact at the VERY TIP (about the last 1/32). What was
it hitting? Did I do any damage? Since it is down around the crank,
I'm hoping it was hitting maybe the side of a rod. Should I pull the
pan anyway and inspect? Will I be able to see anything?
Thanks again to everyone who contributed. Much appreciated!
Paul
P.S. Yes, I feel stupid.......
"dfwip" < dfwip@... > 27754
Posted on December 20, 2003 03:19 PM
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