Re: Mystery oil leak

[John McEwen <moparrr@xxxxxxx>]

Marty, have you checked the PCV and other hoses in the crankcase 
ventilation/EGR system?  You could be getting positive pressure in 
the crankcase which is forcing oil out of the dipstick.

John


> My daughters 83 Spirit (258 engine) appears to be
> leaking oil out of the dipstick tube.  Is this
> possible?  I haven't been able to confirm it but the
> oil is on everything behind the end of the dipstick
> (ie the top of the distrib, etc).  It's definitely not
> coming from the valve cover or from the base of the
> distrib (new gasket).Any suggestions apprecitated.
> Thanks.
> Marty
>
>
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