Grumpy - Now with 100% less oil leaks
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ihatemybike
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Grumpy - Now with 100% less oil leaks
Grumpy has been leaking oil for a while now. Thought it was the oil cooler line crimps originally, but closer inspection showed it was leaking from the oil cooler adapter. Quick trip to AdvanceAuto for the gasket kit (<$4) and oil filter, then a run to Wal-Mart for cheap oil. Was a very easy job to do, only requires the removal of two bolts after the filter is out of the way, cleaning of the gasket surfaces, and then re-assembly. Now I can park it on the driveway without worrying about having a couple layers of cardboard under it.
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Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
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2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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midnighthunder89
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Re: Grumpy - Now with 100% less oil leaks
yay 
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Another addition to cash for clunkers.
Another addition to cash for clunkers.
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T.Low
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Re: Grumpy - Now with 100% less oil leaks
Nice job.
Thats a good reminder that oil leaks can sometimes be a quick fix. Usually people just think its a leaker and thats it.
Thats a good reminder that oil leaks can sometimes be a quick fix. Usually people just think its a leaker and thats it.
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ihatemybike
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Re: Grumpy - Now with 100% less oil leaks
Yeah, people don't seem to mind that their cars leak. I usually end up fixing it, as I hate having to constantly worry about my oil level.
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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peter
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Re: Grumpy - Now with 100% less oil leaks
My tranny oil cooler's been leaking for the last month. I've always managed to find a reason to postpone fixing it. Maybe this weekend.... 
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97' 4wd Safari
ZZ 502 Ramjet
4"L"80E/NP241C
Ford 9"
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Perverted is using the whole chicken.
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97' 4wd Safari
ZZ 502 Ramjet
4"L"80E/NP241C
Ford 9"
Kinky is using a feather.
Perverted is using the whole chicken.
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither
inclined nor determined to commit crimes".
- Thomas Jefferson
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89AstroDan
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Re: Grumpy - Now with 100% less oil leaks
Does this mean that the price of gas is going down soon?
89 Astro Shorty
3.73 G80
3.73 G80