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Dip stick is popping up
In conversation with Joe at the week-end it was mentioned that if the PCV valve (not sure if I've got that right) has gone if your dipstick pops up, well I had noticed in the past that mine had. So yesterday I gave the car a fast run and guess what my dipstick had popped up so I have this problem can anyone advise please.
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Re: Dip stick is popping up
Try the "O"-ring on the dipstick first. If that doesn't fix it, then yes, your PCV will need to be replaced.
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Re: Dip stick is popping up
Hi David
This is dealt with and explained in the How To documents at the top of your page on the right. It is listed under Maintenance, though you could make a case that it should be under Engine. [Or maybe both ] Here is a link to the PDF It is a simple thing to fix, other than it is in a bad place and requires some "keyhole surgery" The leaflet explains it all very well and what you need. Joe
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I'm not a fan of it as much more than a temporary cure though, the "O" ring I mean. I can't shake the feeling that if your crankcase is under that much pressure, this pressure could be a cause of forcing oil through the front engine seals and the cam cover gaskets. You know the ones I mean, the leaks that keep dripping on the exhaust. To me it would seem to be better to keep the crankcase pressure at a reasonable level rather than just masking a symptom such as the dipstick popping. Joe
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http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...9&postcount=15 Oil in the air duct and right back to the filter element, is a sure sign that the passages in the air duct are restricted. Harvey.
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Thanks for that, I thought it had done it before and I now know it has so I'll go about it.
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Just a quick one is it a standard Subaru part you can buy from a Subaru agent.
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I realize that question was asked to harvey, but you would need to replace the lines and breather gaskets. Clean the breathers before reinstallation.
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You might quit dropping those little blue pills in the gas tank and driving past Hooters.
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You know, how accessible are they, how much of the engine has to be disassembled to get those lines and gaskets.
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Harvey.
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Harvey.
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