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Old 10-28-2025, 10:51 AM   #33
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Default Re: Big oil loss on rear sid

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So what did you do to fix the Babbitted main cap? I am faced with a rear main cap almost the same. I’m hoping I can get a shop that can repour my lower cap half and mill it, fingers crossed!



I haven't done this work yet. I've been a bit ill and can't lie under the car for long periods of time.
But I took an oil sample, and spectral analysis didn't reveal any noticeably increased metal abrasion.
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