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Old 11-04-10, 01:01 AM
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Able to pull my oil filler neck out ????
hello this may be a really stupid question but is it unusual that on my 87 fc i can simply pull the oil filler neck and tubing straight out of my rotor with out much restriction at all ????
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Old 11-04-10, 08:46 PM
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The are just press fit in there. If its like super loose you may want to figure out why and source another one.
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It happens. You can try finding a tapered steel rod with a large enough diameter and spread the bottom of the tube or try JB-Weld. It may hold up to the heat, may not.
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ohh ok thanks guys
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