Thread: Tips & Pics - 617Turbo oil drain, check valve, oil pump pickup boot/strainer, sealing
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Old 07-30-2008, 12:49 PM
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The boot extends down to the point where it actually touches the pan (sucking up oil between the notches). I assume this is to ensure the oil pump will be able to suck up oil even when the oil level gets low.
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