Date:         Fri, 3 Oct 2008 06:15:06 EDT
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oil dipstick pushed out of the tube
Comments: cc: streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU
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In a message dated 02/10/2008 2:43:52 P.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        Check two things.  The  breather hose between the plenum and the air
intake boot.  If it's original  then it's collapsing when hot and causing
pressure in the crankcase to build  up.  Replace this with 3/4" red multi purpose
hose, it will not  collapse.  The dipstick tube has a small O-ring that seals
it into the  block.  Remove the dipstick tube, take a pick and remove the
remnants of the now dried up and rock hard old O-ring, clean both  seats well and
install and new O-ring, the official one is green, using some  good lube.
Make sure the tube is well secured to the alternator cross  brace when done.



>>>>>>>>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.  No
evidence of any oil actually being pushed  out though.

My oil level is about midway between "add" and "full"  marks.

I'm guessing this indicates pressure in the case, do I have a  clogged
case vent somewhere?  Not familiar with how the WBX case  venting works.
Or is the dipstick just  loose?<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<





Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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