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Old Aug 29, 2024 | 12:27 PM
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Default Trying to fix oil sumping
Is putting a o ring seal on #1 cam to fix oil leaking past the bushing in the cam cover a good idea?

 
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Old Aug 29, 2024 | 05:35 PM
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It changes nothing to try and no damage will happen y not
 
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Old Aug 31, 2024 | 03:34 PM
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That looks like a good fit…. Let us know if it works!
 
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