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    9/30/2018 1:04 PM  #1

    Alessandro
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    From: Modena -Italy
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    oil dipstick

    hello all, 
    The dipstick leak some oil or vapor oil and make dirty some parts on passanger side . 
    I clean and let dirt again to see where it comes out . Seems from top,  where the dipstick close the pipe. 
    is it normal ? 
    Is not leaking where the dipstick goes in the engine . 
    some suggestion ?

     

    9/30/2018 1:24 PM  #2

    MS
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    Re: oil dipstick

    That is typically caused by internal blowby for worn rings or valve guides.
    Or could be as simple as a malfunctioning pcv valve.

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    10/01/2018 12:37 PM  #3

    Alessandro
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    Re: oil dipstick

    Thanks MS , I never solved the pcv valve so now i know who is guilty !
     

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    10/01/2018 4:08 PM  #4

    Rudi
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    Re: oil dipstick

    There was a group buy on $100.00 PCV's here a while ago. 
     My  $6.95 ACDelco unit has been working like it is supposed to for the past 7 years. 

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    10/01/2018 5:30 PM  #5

    HudginJ3
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    Re: oil dipstick

    Unfortunately blow by is also caused by new rings that are not broken in or seated yet. If I am correct I  think your engine is realitivly new. Depending on the rings you installed some don't break in as easily as others. I have 5000 plus miles on mine and I don't think it is broke in yet. My $100.00 PCV didn't do a thing.

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    10/02/2018 12:44 AM  #6

    Alessandro
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    Re: oil dipstick

    HudginJ3 wrote:

    Unfortunately blow by is also caused by new rings that are not broken in or seated yet. If I am correct I think your engine is realitivly new. Depending on the rings you installed some don't break in as easily as others. I have 5000 plus miles on mine and I don't think it is broke in yet. My $100.00 PCV didn't do a thing.

    Yes hudgin you are right  , my engine is quite brand new , and  have thought also about it . 
    i will end the  pcv set up and look for other leaks if they are.

    thanks ! 

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