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Old May 13, 2001 | 11:27 PM
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Is this possible?

Is it possible for the oil to be leaking out from the dipstick housing.(at the block where it goes in)?

The area around the block next to the dipstick hole looks wet from oil, but I am not sure that it would be coming from there

Is there anything that secures it.

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Old May 13, 2001 | 11:55 PM
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yes.


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Old May 14, 2001 | 08:13 PM
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I believe it's welded - but i've seen them leak before.
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Old May 15, 2001 | 02:02 AM
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welded like a fox, you can reach down and pull it out! lol




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Old May 15, 2001 | 02:07 AM
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Don't worry buddy. It is happening to me too as we speak.
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