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  1. 07-13-2016 07:33 PM #1
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    3.0 motor, what the heck is this hole?

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    In the second photo at the tip of the screwdriver. I just discovered this. What the heck? It's a hole, but it doesn't appear to leak any oil.


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    Casting thing. My block is the same.
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  4. 07-13-2016 11:19 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by sinful7 View Post
    Casting thing. My block is the same.
    Ok, thank you; glad to know. I thought I had a hole in my engine. You have no idea what a relief that is.
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    Its a speed hole.
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    It's a normal casting mark on those blocks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by q2quest View Post
    Ok, thank you; glad to know. I thought I had a hole in my engine. You have no idea what a relief that is.
    You do have a hole in your engine.
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