- 1. Oil dipstick seal (score: 1)
- Author: "Keith Gernert" <kgernert@triad.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 22:04:59 -0400
- I think I read somewhere that a good seal around the oil dipstick is essential maintain good vacuum in the engine. (I think I got that right--this is well outside my area of experience or knowledge.)
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- 2. Re: Oil dipstick seal (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 10:41:10 -0700
- Um, I don't think so. The crankcase generally needs to be vented, not sealed. What is generally referred to as engine vacuum is generated in the intake manifold and is completely separate. The B has
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- 3. Re: Oil dipstick seal (score: 1)
- Author: "Keith Gernert" <kgernert@triad.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 18:53:12 -0400
- [snip] Thanks for setting me straight on that, Max. At this point it seems I have nothing to worry about. -- Keith Gernert 79 MGB --
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- 4. Re: Oil dipstick seal (score: 1)
- Author: "gary & traci" <racer@kiva.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 21:03:21 -0500
- it could also mean broken piston rings. of
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- 5. Re: Oil dipstick seal (score: 1)
- Author: paul.hunt1@virgin.net
- Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 17:18:20 +0100
- A good seal is needed on a sealed or semi-sealed crankcase ventilation system or you may get a weak mixture - witness removing the oil filler cap on these systems. Try removing your cap at idle and s
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