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Old 05-12-2013, 05:10 AM   #1
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Great time to replace the AOS, oil fill tube, and the coolant tank while they are "easier" to access.
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Old 05-12-2013, 07:06 AM   #2
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Great time to replace the AOS, oil fill tube, and the coolant tank while they are "easier" to access.
+1.
I also replaced the oil filler tube.
Don't even want to imagine what it takes to do that task with the trans on.
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Old 05-12-2013, 09:40 AM   #3
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Great time to replace the AOS, oil fill tube, and the coolant tank while they are "easier" to access.
Hi Paul
Thanks. What is an AOS?
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Old 05-12-2013, 10:10 AM   #4
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Here's a picture of when I did mine (even easier with the motor on a lift table)

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