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Old 04-27-2026, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 7t4mula View Post
Jim,
I’ll bet you’ve got some leakage in the oil filter mounting bracket, or perhaps the pressure sending unit. Good luck to you on finding the source!

Ironically, I was just digging around there myself on mine today… that’s why I thought of it. After installing the Doug’s Headers, I cannot get the standard sized oil filter in there, so trying to decide which route to go to be able to get this car fired up again!
Try this:

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...d.php?t=468168

Or perhaps the smaller diameter 1979 Cadillac filter mentioned in that thread.

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