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Old 01-14-2020 | 06:54 AM
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Can somebody give me some input I have a 4.8 I just swapped into 87 Chevy truck it has a small oil leak above the oil filter it looks like there is 2 bolt that hold a plate on I dont want to mess with it till I have some input on problem thanks for the help in advance.
Old 01-14-2020 | 05:11 PM
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That is the oil cooler by pass on other models, change the gasket and move on...
Old 01-14-2020 | 05:49 PM
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and use the right gasket.....there are different types



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