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Old 08-19-2005, 09:11 PM
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P.S. is still doesn't explain the 2001 rusting away already.
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Old 08-19-2005, 09:42 PM
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O.K., Call me Becker

Yah, I'm not proud of my remark or that I took the bait and for that I apologize.

I can crack on F-L-M as well as any other make. Actually I am probably better prepared to do so than the cumulative roster here. I have worked as an independent, non-affiliated technician for thirty-five years and have only worked for a L-M dealer since last November. I have a really, really good frame of reference when it comes to deciphering who makes the most POSs - I have had to fix them all. There are a couple other guys here that understand what I am saying.

They all have issues. I work on more cars in one week than most people will own in their lifetime. And yes, I think that gives me a little credence..

Good Lord, I hope I don't slip and fall on this soapbox. I don't know if my insurance will cover splinters in my attitude.
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Old 08-19-2005, 09:54 PM
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Don't sweat it Beav. I wasn't offended. Jokes are jokes. I've been shot at and hospitalized 5 times for various work related incidents. I'm sure I can survive another cop and a donut joke.
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Old 08-19-2005, 10:16 PM
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Hi everyone, Well maybe there is hope for the human race after all. Of course we are talking about SVX people but never the less I might have my part and everyone is talking nice to each other. I like it. Take care, BOBB
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Old 08-19-2005, 10:45 PM
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Without seeing the box I'm assuming (o.k., I can be the 'ass' part of that) that the nuts are/were encapsulated in the box (#5.) A number of OEMs use that style closure (SVX timing cover), I'm sure it is a vendor-sourced part. Generally what we find is that most are damaged by quickie oil change outlets that are trying to pound you for an add-on air filter and they overtorque the bolts which in turn breaks the nuts loose in #5 (we replace a lot of stripped drain plugs for the same reason. Too tight and screwed-up is a better risk than loose, for them.)

Anyyyyywayyyyy..... we're back at ground zero. Seeing how you'll probably only need to check/change the filter every 15-20k, I can understand not wanting to spend much on the problem. Personally, I'd live with it (especially since it seems too late to pin it on the real culprit.)
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Old 08-19-2005, 11:02 PM
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Hi Beav, Up until I went to change the filter, the car had been serviced by the dealer. I removed the two bolts on the outside with out a problem. When I got to the back neither one would unscrew. I would always rather have the dealer break it instead of me, so off to the dealer I went. Take care, BOBB
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Is this it?

Bad news you can't buy #5 you have to buy the whole thing #1
I would try to buy a used one from a dismantler as a new one is going to cost around $200
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Old 08-23-2005, 06:03 PM
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Old 08-23-2005, 09:25 PM
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Hi Victor, Thanks for checking for me. The price I had found from "junk" yards of 75 to 100 dollars wasn't so bad after all. Take care, BOBB
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