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Re: Engine Failures
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 3/13/2004

George:

First some facts, not opinions, that you should be aware of.

(1) The GM 2.8 and it's successor the 3.1 V6 pushrod engines have a filter bypass valve staked into the block. If it is removed the engine will see unfiltered oil under all conditions. Tw... Login to read more.