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Date:         Thu, 2 Oct 2008 10:26:06 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Oil dipstick pushed out of the tube
Comments: To: Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
In-Reply-To:  <1222956806.9309.1277158997@webmail.messagingengine.com>
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Maybe the hose between the breather tower and the throttle body boot has
collapsed ... or collapses when underway.  It's worth a check.


I did a "Temporary" fix on one of mine several years ago (it's still
temporary ... LOL).  I removed the soft hose and inserted a length of
stiff clear tubing to keep it from collapsing.


Mike




Allan Streib wrote:
> I've noticed that every time I check my oil, the dipstick has been
> pushed out about half an inch or so from the fully-seated position.
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