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Nov 28, 2001 | 01:16 PM

#11

Hiroprotaganist

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From: Washington

Happens to mine too - all the time - I have to snap it back in place.

Annoying

Nov 28, 2001 | 03:41 PM

#12

Prolene

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From: SoCal

Quote:

Originally posted by MarkS2K
Prolene used to have this problem with the dipstick. I'm not sure what he did to resolve it. I think he just made sure to seal it tightly and wipe off any oil that was on the seals.

I don't think I have done anything differently, but it does pop up less frequently. Something must be causing it in the first place, and I thought various throttle control combinations might cause crankcase pressurization from blowby or whatever. I think as the engine rings seat better, this might be the factor causing it to happen less, but it is just my conjecture.

Nov 28, 2001 | 04:29 PM

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spider

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From: Redondo Beach, Cali49A

Mine didn't when I first got the car. Now it happens every time after I VTEC it. Wiping off the oil on the O ring does not help.

No, even without taking the blue pills, it still pops up.

/Rog