m38 oil dipstick

baios · Post by **baios** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 4:05 am

hi here is a photo from my oil dipstick.

the problem is that it doesnt close very good and little some oil is coming from beside... is the correct oil dipstick or do u think it is worn???

Post by **wesk** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 8:20 am

It is very rare for that cap to leak simply because it has a bad seal. More likely you have excessive crankcase pressures. This can be caused by a bad PCV Valve, leaving the fording valves closed, or severe piston ring wear allowing excessive blowby .

baios · Post by **baios** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 1:43 pm

is the fording valve in the right direction?

also i must check if my oildipstick has seal or not

Post by **wesk** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 6:53 pm

Yes, if the valve is installed in the correct position and the handle installation is indexed correctly.

Post by **Ryan_Miller** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 6:18 am

Is the valve clean and clear inside? Don't forget the other valve too.