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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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evo 8 dipstick blowing out

i have a 2003 evo 8 and i just installed injen intercooler piping and intake and now my dipstick is blowing out and spraying oil all over my motor. i already had hsk 272 cams, full exhaust, tune and mbc. im pushing 23psi and i rev to 8000rpms. i never had this problem before why would this only happen after the install of ic piping and intake?
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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don't know but you can order a retainer spring from Buschur Racing to stop that from happening or just use a ziptie. It's not uncommon.
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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buschur sells a spring kit for the dipstick to hold it down
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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After that crap happened on my evo. I bought that metal spring holder from Buschur Racing. Never again!

Its just a lot boost pressure now, and the car is getting older...
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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What did you do with the crankcase vent hose when you installed the new intake?
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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You ought to check your compression.
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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also check to make sure your pcv valve is working properly.
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