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    #16
    Wow!! I'll definitely be watching out for my oil pressure light after the service LOL

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      #17
      Originally posted by ChargeR View Post


      From my understanding the bolt labelled oil cooler center bolt in the above diagram of a k20a2 came loose allowing the cooler and filter to unseal and spew oil, and that's where it all went pear shaped. EL_DC5 can you confirm that this is what you mean? glad that your motor survived .
      that is exactly the part man, spot on. you is the shiznit
      Last edited by PolitoHood; 17-09-07, 10:44 PM.
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        #18
        lucky it didnt go up in flames

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          #19
          Originally posted by Zilli View Post
          lucky it didnt go up in flames
          Not likely given the flash point of engine oils.
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            #20
            No fire just smoke, I think my car is mis behaving because i haven't personally detailed it lately.
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              #21
              almost a week and my car is ok..... I shit myself when this happened !
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                #22
                would this happen to DC5S or DC5R???

                how can we be sure!
                So Hot & Deadly

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                  #23
                  Both have the same engine with oil cooler,
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                    #24
                    Originally posted by e240 View Post
                    Not likely given the flash point of engine oils.
                    hmmm thats good to know... so a red hot exhaust wouldnt ignite the oil?

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