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Old 12-03-2011, 01:52 PM
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Still have a leak, But it is looking like it is leaking from my dip stick tube goes into block, It shoots oil on valve cover and heater hoseing.
Has anyone had thid happen to them???
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PCV may be plugged letting crankcase pressure escape the easiest way out.
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If you unbolt the tube from the block it should pull straight out, at the bottom of the tube should be a rubber "O" ring. If your leaking from the block/tube then the O ring could be the problem.
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Originally Posted by jbsjunk
PCV may be plugged letting crankcase pressure escape the easiest way out.
x2 ccv, also front tube on valve cover needs to be checked
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Thanks guys that gives me a start.
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