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Old 02-03-2017, 01:58 PM
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oh holy crap thanks 10-78 edac
 
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Old 02-06-2017, 07:40 AM
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So that rear cover does not fit it is about 1 inch too big and i ended up having to fill it thru the vent tube. All that matters is I got that nasty fluid out of there and it is done.
 
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Old 02-06-2017, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian Hinzpeter
So that rear cover does not fit it is about 1 inch too big and i ended up having to fill it thru the vent tube. All that matters is I got that nasty fluid out of there and it is done.
Works OK as long as you put the right amount in and don't have any leaks!
 
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Old 02-07-2017, 07:35 AM
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I put in 2 quarts exactly and no leaks in the last 3 days. I made sure to use a generous amount of red RTV with a gasket so I hope that doesn't leak.
 
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Old 02-10-2017, 09:48 PM
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Sorry if I misled you on the link, just trying to show they make a cover that has the fill hole.
 
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Old 02-13-2017, 07:56 AM
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I appreciate the lead and it was so very close but just a half inch too big and no hard feelings.
 
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I know you got it drained and filled but did you ever try an impact gun on it?
 
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Old 02-14-2017, 07:29 AM
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that rounded out the inside of the plug I'm thinking about one of these days drilling out the center of the plug and tapping it with a m14x1.75 plug so the level can be checked and serviced in the future.
 
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