steam engine?

1. RyanSaxo Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 Midlandzzz Posts: 1613 The 'S

   #1 2nd December 2010, 18:18

   I think something might be wrong?
   
   when i rev it - it blows the dipstick out of the hole and fires steam out in a jet?
   
   hmmmm.
   
   please diagnose? haha
2. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #2 2nd December 2010, 18:22

   Sounds like you're building up oil pressure.
   
   Are all your breather pipes clear, and not blocked?
3. friendly_aviator Newbie Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 8

   #3 2nd December 2010, 20:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Paul Sounds like you're building up oil pressure. Are all your breather pipes clear, and not blocked?

   I second this, it will more likely be the PCV system. It runs from the rocker cover to the intake via a mesh screen and valve. Take it all off, clean with petrol or similar and refit. You are probably getting oil leaking past the crankshaft oil seals too...
   
   Dean