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There's been a few reported here, if you search . More importantly, there's bound to be more that aren't reported here. The bottom line of the situation is adding external

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Old 09-02-2012, 10:13 AM   #25 (permalink)
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There's been a few reported here, if you search . More importantly, there's bound to be more that aren't reported here. The bottom line of the situation is adding external lines to your oil system exposes you to an additional set of risks. Aside from having a high quality install with good fittings and hoses and inspecting it regularly, your best defense is an oil pressure gauge.
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