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I did this on my 3.3 and it works. I wish I had done it before putting the engine back in! I had a leak at the outer edge of the flywheel seal and at the oil cooler, both of which where easily found with this method. You just need a few different sized rubber stoppers from the hardware store (about $3) for all the oil connections. Hold them in place with electrical tape. On the last stopper drill a small hole in it that you can push an air compresser blower fitting into. A light solution of water and dish soap will form bubbles where it leaks. You can also use a hand pump vaccumpump (Mighty Vac) with a gauge to see if it holds the vacuum.
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Old 07-01-2005, 01:12 PM
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