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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Finally got around to removing the opti, shook it and it sounds like a rattle so I'm glad this is my problem and I did not do this job for nothing. Must have blown up inside.

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Finally got around to removing the opti, shook it and it sounds like a rattle so I'm glad this is my problem and I did not do this job for nothing. Must have blown up inside. Also all the seals on the timing cover are intact, looks like my leak is coming from the front left corner of the pan.


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Nah..we've all seen pics of blown up optis...the rotor goes....
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Nah..we've all seen pics of blown up optis...the rotor goes....
At least that means it probably sees use, real use. I hope mine explodes at 6K running down the drag strip or something.
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Originally Posted by mfi
Nah..we've all seen pics of blown up optis...the rotor goes....
I've grenaded mine, so I've seen the pieces. Nonetheless, gotta share damage pics! It's like a trophy or right of passage!
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