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Aug 29, 2013 | 01:42 PM

Mr. Burns

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Ive got a 90 vette base model that was rebuilt 12,000 or so ago. I recently started pushing oil out of my dipstick tube and oil fill cap. Changed pcv and checked hoses, as well as vaccum from the intake ports. Ive got no smoke from the pipes and no gas in the oil. The confusing part is that it runs like it always has and when the dipstick is removed no pressure comes out. Ideas anybody?

Aug 29, 2013 | 03:16 PM

DDP

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I would check the oil filter to see if it is plugged, if not there may be a sludge issue staring and clogging some oil chambers, this is a tough one to diagnos. Good luck.

Aug 29, 2013 | 03:29 PM

Mr. Burns

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Thats something i didnt think of, its not overdue but close. Ill check on that thank you

Aug 29, 2013 | 03:40 PM

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Typically its

1. too much oil in it
2. clogged up pvc valve or bad EGR valve
3. Engine worn out bad rings/valves/guides

Id change the oil and the filter and see if the problem continues.

Aug 29, 2013 | 11:06 PM

Mr. Burns

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The thing that gets me is the lack of pressure out of either place that oil gets pushed out. Ill change the oil and filter friday, hopefully that will cure it.

Sep 4, 2013 | 10:25 AM

Mr. Burns

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Ok i think i got it. I guess the vacuum port on the passenger side has weak vacuum. Blocked it off and put a t in the passenger side. All is well for now, thanks for the input.

Sep 4, 2013 | 11:58 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Burns

Ok i think i got it. I guess the vacuum port on the passenger side has weak vacuum. Blocked it off and put a t in the passenger side. All is well for now, thanks for the input.

Pictures please, for the record, to assist others who may not be gear heads. Sounds like a simple fix to a problem, you just might help a friend and fellow Member.

Thanks
Boxcar

Sep 4, 2013 | 12:26 PM

Mr. Burns

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Pictures please, for the record, to assist others who may not be gear heads. Sounds like a simple fix to a problem, you just might help a friend and fellow Member.

Thanks
Boxcar

Can i post pictures via iphone or do i need a computer?