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Old 07-05-2009, 02:43 PM
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is there a simple way to check if my crank case vent is plugged? should it be sucking air or blowing air out (talking about the hose coming down by the oil pan)
 
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Old 07-05-2009, 02:46 PM
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should feel a little bit coming out, shouldnt be a whole lot but should definately be blowing
 
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Old 07-05-2009, 02:47 PM
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Thanks I will check it out
 
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Old 07-05-2009, 04:05 PM
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Hood a piece of paper under it that way you can see any oil blow and see if it's sucking wind in or bowing it out.
 
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Old 07-05-2009, 10:18 PM
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The vent is doing so little its hard to tell. but if anything it seems like it might be sucking in. If it is its just barely. Even with the piece of paper I could not see anything happening.
 
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Old 07-05-2009, 10:19 PM
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If you can notice more coming out of the fill port or dipstick than the vent, then something might be amiss.
 
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Old 07-05-2009, 10:24 PM
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Good idea, I will check that. Thanks
 
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Old 07-05-2009, 10:29 PM
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Is there a reason you are checking the blow by on your engine?? or just pure curiosity
 
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Old 07-05-2009, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by stkdram55
Is there a reason you are checking the blow by on your engine?? or just pure curiosity
Ya, the rear main is leaking, so I have heard a plugged vent can cause that.
 
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Old 07-05-2009, 10:36 PM
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alright, just wandering...that makes sense that a plugged vent could cause a rear main
 
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