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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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How deep? Should it be flush or may it be slightly protruding? Thanks
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How deep? Should it be flush or may it be slightly protruding? Thanks
not protruding and should seat itself, inside taper towards tranny....
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not protruding and should seat itself, inside taper towards tranny....
Oil oozing from the bushing once installed is a good sign, right?
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Sounds right, make sure the hole was not compromised when you knocked it in.
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