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Old 06-13-2008, 01:13 PM   #6 (permalink)
Unca_Tim
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Originally Posted by aschen View Post
I am curious how you noticed in time because it seems like you would only have seconds. I forgot what those type of fittings are but they are common in hydraulic applications. I think a hydraulic specalty shop could help you. Are there any type of crimp or thread marks inside the fitting?
I noticed in time because it let loose just after pulling away from a stop light. (can see by the oil tracks) Felt like I was on ice. I thought, man someone musta dumped oil all over the road. Couldn't even touch the gas without spinning. Saw the oil light come on and thought, @$@#!, it's MY oil!

Pulled over immediately. Car was still idling fine. No noises. After I got out, there was still a huge puddle of oil under the car, so it apparently still had plenty of oil in it after I stopped.

I'll check out a local hydraulic shop and see what they say. Thought I might also get a little good input here.

Thanks for your thoughts....
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