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Thread: Dipstick popping out..

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2011-01-20 01:17:16
#11
Originally Posted by BenFenner
You sure? Because if it is attached, you shouldn't see any of that gold colored pipe in the blue circle.


Yes, There is a little metal connector that goes there that is in the shape of a L
I recently replaced it and the old one ripped so I got one that was 1 size smaller of a hose. Would this effect it that bad?
2011-01-20 01:51:02
#12
If that hose were not connected or severely clogged it would cause these issues, yes.

The other place to look is your PCV valve. That might be stuck closed.
2011-01-20 02:43:45
#13
Originally Posted by BenFenner
If that hose were not connected or severely clogged it would cause these issues, yes.

The other place to look is your PCV valve. That might be stuck closed.


It was kinked because the hose is too small.. Went and got another one so I'll have to try it out
2011-01-21 04:26:03
#14
Still happening.. Not sure if its the dip stick because I ziptied it down pretty good and when I got home my engine bay was smoking, popped the hood and oil everywhere, again...
2011-01-21 08:25:07
#15
Cleaned everything up, went for a drive and noticed a weird feeling in the steering wheel... Felt a little loose.... So I get back and as i'm parking I start hearing the nasty stupid stinkin wine from the power steering.. The sound when the fluid is low.. So I check it and yep that things LOW.. Now I found my leak.. I checked that first too... I guess what it does is splash the hood to the front of the engine.. I thought it looked a little too clean to be the engine oil since the oil in the engine was basically black... Now I'm going to do one of 3 things... Fix the power steering, take out the power steering or grab a sledge hammer and see just how much of a beating this car can take....

Edit: What's the HP gain of not having PS? My previous car (94 eclipse) didn't have PS and it was a little hard at a stop but then again that gives me another reason to not let people drive my car besides my bro LOL.
2011-01-21 12:07:06
#16
took mine out cause it kept leaking. running open hose and gutted pump. it's so much cleaner under the hood too.
2011-01-21 17:44:41
#17
Originally Posted by blackb13se-r
took mine out cause it kept leaking. running open hose and gutted pump. it's so much cleaner under the hood too.


Open hose and gutted pump.... Please explain? How difficult is it to do that / what needs to be done?
2011-01-21 17:49:35
#18
I would recommend you keep the P/S system. It really is not that hard to fix the leaks so they don't ever happen again. Where exactly is the leak coming from?
2011-01-21 18:05:00
#19
Originally Posted by BenFenner
I would recommend you keep the P/S system. It really is not that hard to fix the leaks so they don't ever happen again. Where exactly is the leak coming from?


I have yet to find that out but I believe its the high pressure hose... Would be the only way to explain it flying everywhere haha.. I'll go check it by turning the wheel and be back..
2011-01-21 19:46:16
#20
HMM I dunno whats wrong.. Here's a vid





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