Yes RockmanX, those are the ones he's referring to

 

you should call map, could you possibly have installed them backwards?

 

rockman knows the deal

 

my 2.3 is done just have to install the fluidampr 2 sec job but have never dealt with poping dip sticks etc is it worth the 44 dollars to install this now while engine is chillin??

 

they also say its because the o-ring is worn and/or to much leftover oil on the side can let it slip also

 

yeah i hate it when i run high boost then next thing you know i got oil everywhere cuz the dipstick popped off =\ no bueno at all.

 

Zip it!

Somewhat common issue.

l8r)

 

Mine popped out on the dyno after I had it built. Had the tip of the dipstick tube crimped slightly and I've had no issues since. Recommend improving the crankcase vent system in some way, either crankvents or a well designed catch can system.

 

just get a big pair of pliers and squeeze the top of the tube a little...pinch it slightly...it will grab it tighter...

just go a little at a time till it gets nice and night...dont gorilla it too hard right off the bat or it will pinch closed too much...

 

When it works. It could be full of crud.

 

A friend of mine pulled the rubber o-ring off, wrapped the same spot with some threads (yes, the normal sewing type) and then slip the o-ring back on. No more popping out the dipstick. If you could get a bit "fatter" o-ring that may help too.

 

Would installing a catch can that integrates into the PCV system help resolve this problem in any way? A oil catch can design such as the DC3 catch can?

 

It's happened on mine one time at 30psi, installed a spring and never happened again even at 45psi. I had a customer lose his dipstick on a high speed run and spun a bearing after losing 1.5 quarts. The rod was blue from the heat. This isn't something you want to experiment with, put a spring on it.

 

It helps, but will not guarantee that the dipstick won't pop out again.

l8r)

 

i have one in my car and it has not solved the problem, it pops out at high boost... put a spring and call it a day.