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Subject:Re: Debris on oil strainer mesh
From:neil
Date:Fri, 25 Aug 2006 21:59:52 -0400

hi.

bits wipe off easily as they were just sitting on top
of mesh. One piece 1" long the other is half that.

Engine sealant rang a bell with me too when I looked
at it.

--- Justin Mayrand <jmayrand@metrocast.net> wrote:

> Do the bits wipe off? Mine has some stuff on it that
> does not come
> off, so I have left it. There does not seem to be
> anymore of it
> building as time goes on, so I am chalking it up to
> so assembly
> sealant.   ...JMM
>
>
> Justin M. Mayrand
> 1980 Westy "SuperVan"
>
> On Aug 25, 2006, at 8:54 PM, neil wrote:
>
> > Hi all. Am typing on Saran Wrap as we speak....
> >
> > In middle of oil change. Have taken oil strainer
> off.
> > I found redish-looks-like-silicone bits on top of
> > mesh. Can't do anyhting about it now, i.e won't
> worry
> > why in engine, but any takers on what that might
> be?
> >
> > Can send image via pmail if any one wants.
> >
> > Cheers, and new Bilstiens (HD) really help!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Neil Nicholson.
> > 1981 air cooled Westfalia.
> > Cheap-o web site:
> >
> >
>
http://www.members.shaw.ca/tubanick/welcomewesty.html
> >
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