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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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From: NC johnston co
Car: 1988 IROC-Z
Engine: 350 TPI
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dip stick question

ok i have oil blowing out the top of the dipstick, i already replace the dipstick with a new chrome one.
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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From: Yellowknife, NWT, Canada
Car: 84 Z28
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Is your PCV/breather system hooked up and functioning correctly?

How much oil did you put it...
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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5qt, while i change my valve cover to a custom flames ones and change my air breather to eldebrock i have the pvc valve also a breather cap but it on the driver side do i need have that thing that goes from the passener valve cover to the air breather cuz i took it off
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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You need a PCV on one valve cover and a vent tube to the air cleaner or an open element breather on the opposite valve cover to let in air.
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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thanks
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