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Old 10-31-2014, 10:33 AM   #1
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Oil filler tube is cracked is my first guess. Typical problem.

Second guess is leaking valve cover gasket(s).
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Oil filler tube is cracked is my first guess. Typical problem.

Second guess is leaking valve cover gasket(s).
Oil filter is on the left side.
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Oil filter is on the left side.
Um, he said oil filler tube
And it' not expensive but a bit of a pita to replace.
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Um, he said oil filler tube
And it' not expensive but a bit of a pita to replace.
OOPS! don't I feel stupid.
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