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Old July 18th, 2013, 06:21 AM
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Default Re: Oil Leak

Another possibility to check is whether the breather tube is obstructed. This can cause pressure to build up in the engine and push oil out the dip stick, which then blows back against the rear of the engine and the firewall. I went through the changing valve cover gasket routine a few years ago before finding out that the breather tube "filter" in the line leading to the air cleaner had become clogged.

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