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Old 07-07-2009, 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by wawalker View Post
Later ones just pull up in front and then slide off the rear peg. Washing an engine helps it run cooler, prevents engine fires and helps you better identify leaks when they happen. Clean engines are easier to work on too.
Thanks Bill. I need to pull mine off to clean off the oil that dripped before the gasket under the oil cap was installed properly.
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