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Subject:Re: Dipstick oil level
From:John Meeks
Date:Wed, 7 Sep 2005 13:34:01 -0400

On 9/7/05, Thomas Myers <thomas.myers@xerox.com> wrote:
> 
> My rebuilt consistently holds oil at the 1/2 mark on the dipstick.
> 
> If I add more... It will quickly return to the 1/2 mark after a short
> drive..
> 
> Tom
> 
> 
Tom,
My 2.1L did that until I replaced the Valve cover Gaskets. I couldn't figure 
out why until noticed a leak when I parked facing uphill.
-- 
John Meeks

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