Clogged PCV tube
05-09-2004, 05:05 PM
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Re: Clogged PCV tube
All major gasolines use PCV cleaner additives, what are you
burning?
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TJM wrote:
>
> So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
> websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
> oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
> so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
burning?
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TJM wrote:
>
> So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
> websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
> oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
> so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
05-09-2004, 05:05 PM
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Re: Clogged PCV tube
All major gasolines use PCV cleaner additives, what are you
burning?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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TJM wrote:
>
> So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
> websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
> oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
> so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
burning?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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TJM wrote:
>
> So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
> websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
> oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
> so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
05-09-2004, 05:05 PM
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Re: Clogged PCV tube
All major gasolines use PCV cleaner additives, what are you
burning?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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TJM wrote:
>
> So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
> websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
> oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
> so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
burning?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJM wrote:
>
> So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
> websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
> oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
> so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
05-09-2004, 05:12 PM
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Re: Clogged PCV tube
TJM did pass the time by typing:
>>> The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
>>> there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
>>
>> That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
>> No reason to use dye.
>
> So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
> websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
> oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
> so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
Myth, no, not rilly. Usually those leaks happen around the valve cover.
The I6 uses CCV or Continuous Crankcase Ventilation, not PCV or Positive
Crankcase Ventilation. The excess pressure is what was sending oil out
into your air filter. Now if both holes got plugged you start to see oil
and dirt build up around the dipstick.
Truly excessive crankcase pressures are usually caused by a bad valve guide
allowing exhaust gases into the valve cover. That can be enough to pop out
the dipstick or even the vent hoses.
You probably have a good amount of crud built up on the valve cover. If it's
leaking this would be a good time to take it off, clean it out, and reseal it.
If too much crud builds up in there it can break off and clog oil passages.
Generally, looking at the underside of your oil cap will give an indication of
how bad things are. If it has big clumps you should consider removing the valve
cover and cleaning it.
I'd probably step up oil changes to 3000 miles for the next couple times just
to clean out what may be trapped in there. No need to use engine cleaners right
yet as those tend to loosen the big chunks and cause more problems.
--
DougW
>>> The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
>>> there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
>>
>> That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
>> No reason to use dye.
>
> So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
> websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
> oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
> so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
Myth, no, not rilly. Usually those leaks happen around the valve cover.
The I6 uses CCV or Continuous Crankcase Ventilation, not PCV or Positive
Crankcase Ventilation. The excess pressure is what was sending oil out
into your air filter. Now if both holes got plugged you start to see oil
and dirt build up around the dipstick.
Truly excessive crankcase pressures are usually caused by a bad valve guide
allowing exhaust gases into the valve cover. That can be enough to pop out
the dipstick or even the vent hoses.
You probably have a good amount of crud built up on the valve cover. If it's
leaking this would be a good time to take it off, clean it out, and reseal it.
If too much crud builds up in there it can break off and clog oil passages.
Generally, looking at the underside of your oil cap will give an indication of
how bad things are. If it has big clumps you should consider removing the valve
cover and cleaning it.
I'd probably step up oil changes to 3000 miles for the next couple times just
to clean out what may be trapped in there. No need to use engine cleaners right
yet as those tend to loosen the big chunks and cause more problems.
--
DougW
05-09-2004, 05:12 PM
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Re: Clogged PCV tube
TJM did pass the time by typing:
>>> The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
>>> there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
>>
>> That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
>> No reason to use dye.
>
> So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
> websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
> oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
> so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
Myth, no, not rilly. Usually those leaks happen around the valve cover.
The I6 uses CCV or Continuous Crankcase Ventilation, not PCV or Positive
Crankcase Ventilation. The excess pressure is what was sending oil out
into your air filter. Now if both holes got plugged you start to see oil
and dirt build up around the dipstick.
Truly excessive crankcase pressures are usually caused by a bad valve guide
allowing exhaust gases into the valve cover. That can be enough to pop out
the dipstick or even the vent hoses.
You probably have a good amount of crud built up on the valve cover. If it's
leaking this would be a good time to take it off, clean it out, and reseal it.
If too much crud builds up in there it can break off and clog oil passages.
Generally, looking at the underside of your oil cap will give an indication of
how bad things are. If it has big clumps you should consider removing the valve
cover and cleaning it.
I'd probably step up oil changes to 3000 miles for the next couple times just
to clean out what may be trapped in there. No need to use engine cleaners right
yet as those tend to loosen the big chunks and cause more problems.
--
DougW
>>> The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
>>> there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
>>
>> That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
>> No reason to use dye.
>
> So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
> websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
> oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
> so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
Myth, no, not rilly. Usually those leaks happen around the valve cover.
The I6 uses CCV or Continuous Crankcase Ventilation, not PCV or Positive
Crankcase Ventilation. The excess pressure is what was sending oil out
into your air filter. Now if both holes got plugged you start to see oil
and dirt build up around the dipstick.
Truly excessive crankcase pressures are usually caused by a bad valve guide
allowing exhaust gases into the valve cover. That can be enough to pop out
the dipstick or even the vent hoses.
You probably have a good amount of crud built up on the valve cover. If it's
leaking this would be a good time to take it off, clean it out, and reseal it.
If too much crud builds up in there it can break off and clog oil passages.
Generally, looking at the underside of your oil cap will give an indication of
how bad things are. If it has big clumps you should consider removing the valve
cover and cleaning it.
I'd probably step up oil changes to 3000 miles for the next couple times just
to clean out what may be trapped in there. No need to use engine cleaners right
yet as those tend to loosen the big chunks and cause more problems.
--
DougW
05-09-2004, 05:12 PM
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Re: Clogged PCV tube
TJM did pass the time by typing:
>>> The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
>>> there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
>>
>> That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
>> No reason to use dye.
>
> So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
> websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
> oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
> so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
Myth, no, not rilly. Usually those leaks happen around the valve cover.
The I6 uses CCV or Continuous Crankcase Ventilation, not PCV or Positive
Crankcase Ventilation. The excess pressure is what was sending oil out
into your air filter. Now if both holes got plugged you start to see oil
and dirt build up around the dipstick.
Truly excessive crankcase pressures are usually caused by a bad valve guide
allowing exhaust gases into the valve cover. That can be enough to pop out
the dipstick or even the vent hoses.
You probably have a good amount of crud built up on the valve cover. If it's
leaking this would be a good time to take it off, clean it out, and reseal it.
If too much crud builds up in there it can break off and clog oil passages.
Generally, looking at the underside of your oil cap will give an indication of
how bad things are. If it has big clumps you should consider removing the valve
cover and cleaning it.
I'd probably step up oil changes to 3000 miles for the next couple times just
to clean out what may be trapped in there. No need to use engine cleaners right
yet as those tend to loosen the big chunks and cause more problems.
--
DougW
>>> The question I have now is - should I buy a bottle of oil dye and see if
>>> there are any leaks caused by this PCV cloggage?
>>
>> That won't cause an oil leak, just excess oil on your air filter.
>> No reason to use dye.
>
> So the excessive crankcase pressures are just a myth? I've perused some
> websites that seem to indicate long-standing PCV cloggage can cause massive
> oil leaks anywhere it can find a way to escape. The only leakage I've seen
> so far is around the outside of the oil dipstick tube.
Myth, no, not rilly. Usually those leaks happen around the valve cover.
The I6 uses CCV or Continuous Crankcase Ventilation, not PCV or Positive
Crankcase Ventilation. The excess pressure is what was sending oil out
into your air filter. Now if both holes got plugged you start to see oil
and dirt build up around the dipstick.
Truly excessive crankcase pressures are usually caused by a bad valve guide
allowing exhaust gases into the valve cover. That can be enough to pop out
the dipstick or even the vent hoses.
You probably have a good amount of crud built up on the valve cover. If it's
leaking this would be a good time to take it off, clean it out, and reseal it.
If too much crud builds up in there it can break off and clog oil passages.
Generally, looking at the underside of your oil cap will give an indication of
how bad things are. If it has big clumps you should consider removing the valve
cover and cleaning it.
I'd probably step up oil changes to 3000 miles for the next couple times just
to clean out what may be trapped in there. No need to use engine cleaners right
yet as those tend to loosen the big chunks and cause more problems.
--
DougW
