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Old 05-08-2019, 09:33 AM   #17
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Default Re: Oil Pan Dipstick Mount Repair

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy View Post
Oh my goodness! Looks to me like the welding holds the bracket inside the pan
PERMANENTLY (like in forever) in position so that the screws can be removed and replaced without the internal bracket falling into the oil pan. Seems like a good idea to me as you don't have to worry about any nuts or rivets coming loose. Locktite is your friend.
I know and understand that the welding holds the plate inside the pan but why so much welding?
Take a look at post #3 above.
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