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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 01:41 PM
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Noticing a pattern here lol wot causes a shell to spin?
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/genera...cking-oil.html
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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I'm more confused now lol
I need good rods but wot bolts to use?
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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Usually lack of lubrication, or overheated oil, apart from the obvious incorrect clearance, only ever had one spin, that was on a 18RG-R engine, but was due to overheated oil and loss of oil film causing friction.
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