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Old May 28, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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I will add a warning. the brass for the dipstick is very soft. Do NOT over tighten the dipstick. Also, make sure to use the right size allen wrench to work on it! I stripped the bolt head trying to get mine out today to check oil level.
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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Not to be a smart *** but....all brass is soft...

On the other hand thanks for in the critique. I'm looking forward to installing a A&A kit next month (after I get my clutch broken in).
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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Of course it's soft, but man... I wasn't expecting to strip the oil dipstick bolt head getting it off! I think the problem here is I'm less of a gear head then most of the guys that do these kits. What most gear heads already know, I'm now learning the hard way!

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Not to be a smart *** but....all brass is soft...

On the other hand thanks for in the critique. I'm looking forward to installing a A&A kit next month (after I get my clutch broken in).
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 06:47 AM
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Of course it's soft, but man... I wasn't expecting to strip the oil dipstick bolt head getting it off! I think the problem here is I'm less of a gear head then most of the guys that do these kits. What most gear heads already know, I'm now learning the hard way!

That's the best way to learn. Before I started working on cars I didn't know the difference between wrenches and ratchets. Once this stuff gets in your blood it's almost impossible to get it out.
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