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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 07:28 PM
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ah crap another problem..

I was working on my truck today and noticed my oil stick where it connects to engine was loose.I also noticed there was oil marks leaking down the engine from it.I jiggled it a bit and its just not connected to the engine.Can i change it or do i have to weld it or somthing?
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1991 e250
5.8 L V-8
 
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 07:56 PM
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It's pressed into the block, so it sounds like it cracked off at the flare that stops it at the right height. I'd pull the broken piece out and put in an OE tube.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 07:58 PM
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hey thanks for the help...whats an oe tube? im a newbie
 
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 08:30 PM
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ah crap another problem..

Original Equipment.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 08:45 PM
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ah crap another problem..

http://www.acronymfinder.com/

Beware of the steady stream of popups, but it IS a useful site for decoding abbreviations.
 
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