Stupidru Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 Should oil fill cap be snug (sealed) or loose (to allow air to enter crankcase). When I remove cap at idle, the rpm's drop like engine is going to die, then they pick back up. when I put my hand over oil fill, it sucks my hand to opening. Always my dipstick is push out....like air is pushing it out. Is my engine screaming for air...like a pcv valve problem? Has anyone else experienced this...what was the fix?:cornfuzz: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATBRAT Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 That doesn't sound right. They should be snug but most get worn and dry out (Rubber gasket on the underside of the cap) so they become loose. You could always call Jeff or Gary at W+L if you need a quick question answered. They know their stuff and you are right there. I couldn't tell you what the prob is though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 Is this on the turbo wagon? Its a sealed system, so everything needs to be tight. Once in a while my 84 turbo coupe dipstick pops out a little, but hasnt caused the engine to run bad. But a loose oil cap could cause rough running. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 you can bend the little tabs on the bottom, so it seals better. but that sounds like you have some blowby. smokes on startup and hard shifts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 Must be a PCV problem. Replace the valve and check all the hoses for plugs or leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stupidru Posted November 9, 2003 Author Share Posted November 9, 2003 Gary said that cap should be tight, that engine gets it air through PCV systems. He said to by new subaru pcv valve, that engine should not suck my hand to the oil fill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauregaardhooligan Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 It is supposed to be a tight seal. The pcv system gets its air from the filter box. If it sucks your hand down, it just shows it's working. Wouldn't hurt to check the valve and hoses though. A properly working pcv system can really help your motor run more efficiently, last longer, and reduce pollution also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATBRAT Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 Hey Stupid, Did you tell him that Boz said "HI"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 i forgot to put mine back om when i added oil.t fell off. now i have a glove shoved down in the hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondasucks Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 You can get a new cap from the dealer for like 6 bucks or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTrain Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 ya, but if you lose a glove you know you always have that extra one "stored" where the oil filler cap used to be..if you need the glove just slap a piece of duct tape over the hole.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stupidru Posted November 10, 2003 Author Share Posted November 10, 2003 PhatBrat...No I keep forgetting....Gary's helping me rebulid this ej22t....I found some parts for his ej22t....so he's helping me fix mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 :argue: my ea82 blows, not sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 How exactly does the "Suck-Cut" work?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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