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Old 03-29-2013, 01:05 PM   #7
thstone
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Originally Posted by san rensho View Post
Less is more with the sealant! Use a tiny 1mm bead continuously all the way around the sump plate. Don't goober the sealant on because it can squeeze out and clog the oil pickup.
+1 This is one case where less is the right amount. This is what excess sealant looks like in the oil pickup when it causes an engine failure.

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