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RE: Not the oil sensor...

To: Laura.G@141.com (Laura Gharazeddine), <Spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: Not the oil sensor...
From: ktkenyon@netzero.net
Date: 03 Apr 2000 22:45:36 -0500
Laura, I had a Fram implode on a stock 1500 with 220K miles! couldn't believe 
it.

Kirby

P.S.  Good luck on the fix.


> ** Original Subject: RE: Not the oil sensor...
> ** Original Sender: Laura.G@141.com (Laura Gharazeddine)
> ** Original Date: 4 Apr 2000 02:41:04 -0000

> ** Original Message follows... 

>
> I checked the sensor-everything seemed ok. Dave came by and checked
> everything out-seems I don't have oil pressure-or at least steady oil
> pressure.
> 
> He's coming by tomorrow with some parts and a new oil filter-thinks the
> filter might be defective. Said he's seen this happen more than once-on
> Ferarris, the filters (Fram, usually) will implode. Ok, Nigel isn't a
> Ferarri, but it is a high performance, high compression engine, and Dave has
> lots of experience with building and mantaining these engines so...
> 
> He also said that there wasn't any damage done to the engine-so, that's a
> good thing. And that it's a small, simple repair-once he finds out if it's
> an oil filter failure or pump.
> 
> So, I'm grounded for a few days...
> 
> Thanks for all your input! I learn something everyday on this list! You're
> great!
> 
> Laura
> 
> Vita brevis est: rapide agite, vigore strigate!
> 


>** --------- End Original Message ----------- **

> 



Thanks,

Kirby

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