can anyone tell me the solution to a dipstick popping open at full boost/full throttle? its happened twice since last easter...the second time last night sprayed oil all over my windshield(vented hood). I have a catchcan where the valve breather originally goes. but the pvc valve is still connected the the intake manifold. the PVC is good. any help would be good.
#101181, "RE: dipsticks popped" In response to Reply # 1
Pinch the top of the tube the dipstick slides into slightly. Problem solved.
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#101187, "RE: dipsticks popped" In response to Reply # 1
Originally posted by red96rs Well, and easy and quick fix would be ductape. No idea how to actually stop the problem though. (i'm not turbo yet )
I wouldn't recommend using ductape for anything under the hood of your car. I'm not sure if the video is still available but a few years ago someone on here posted a video of a VW Golf burning to the ground because of duct tape under the hood.
#101190, "RE: dipsticks popped" In response to Reply # 3
I've seen that video....and as far as using anything to keep it closed...I wouldnt think that would be a good idea...seeing how its popping because of pressure I'm sure. and if pressure doesnt have an escape route it'll find one. is there anyone turboed that has experienced this?
#101191, "RE: dipsticks popped" In response to Reply # 4
Originally posted by bigrob3232 is there anyone turboed that has experienced this?
Yes, me. Fixed by pinching the tube slightly.
Mike D -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originally posted by DR1665 You're welcome to all the beer you can drink, but you have to go get it yourself. Don't get pissy when we point to the fridge and tell you to get it yourself.
#101201, "RE: dipsticks popped" In response to Reply # 5
i would recomend venting your valve cover better. i have both ports going to a can with 1/2" lines and i vented the can. a 5/8" drill bit right in the top of it. no more pressure for me.
#101202, "RE: dipsticks popped" In response to Reply # 6
not sure if this will work but it is what i plan to do to my car soon.
I have the the jez catch can that jegs sells
i plan to have the drain line return to the oil pan at about the same spot my turbo drain line dumps. This i think would also help in your case cause it would allow the dipstick from popping up by allowing the oil pan to vent if there is to much pressure(possibly)
note that is just a thought
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#101203, "RE: dipsticks popped" In response to Reply # 7
I'm just going on a hunch here but I dont think venting the oil pan would be a good idea seeing how there is supposed to be pressure? Venting it would eliminate the pressure woundlnt it?
#101204, "RE: dipsticks popped" In response to Reply # 8
I tried to do the samething with my oil pan. DON'T DO IT. There is too much oil spray and pressure that even though i had a peterson catch can with all kind of baffling in it ,it still forced oil out of the filter on the catch can.
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