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Old 07-21-2018, 11:19 PM
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crank chewed my dipstik off
chewed off about 3 1/2 inches recovered about an inch of it the rest i dont know where it went do i have anything to worry about? 66 barracuda 408 chryser stroker 360 la block
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Um yeah metal inthe engine is bad, probably the worst thing for it. But maybe try a mopar message board?
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Most mopar dipsticks are made from unobtainium. The little bits won't hurt the crank, you'll be fine. Run it like you stole it.
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Um yeah metal inthe engine is bad, probably the worst thing for it. But maybe try a mopar message board?
I need to see some pics of your car.
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You've Heard Of Fake News,This Is Most Likely A Fake Post.
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Who hasn't had a girlfriend with braces?
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