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h~moto
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 28, 2015 6:00 pm    Post subject: What was done to this engine? Reply with quote
I bought a 1300 engine (for parts) at a VW swap. As I was pulling parts off I discovered what looks like a patched hole between the holes for #1 and #2 push rods. Any ideas why?
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 28, 2015 7:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Probably leaky plug...
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 1:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
My other 1300 does not have a plug at this location.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 1:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would guess someone drilled/tapped for an oil temp sensor, and a later owner plugged it up.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 6:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Shot it with a .45
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 9:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
r1ver_rat wrote:
Shot it with a .45

Bubba?
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