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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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Crex 39 better primary oil is always a better idea . Prob. not a coincidence . Syn 3 will work ok but it is noisier.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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That gravel sound is whats called "predetination". See this: (https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...verheated.html) It's the top of your heads being distoyed. Most likely the rear as it is hotter. XIED's was my fix.
 
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