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Old 07-22-2020, 01:13 PM   #1
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Yes, the crankcase is under 5 inches of water level vacuum from the AOS while the engine is running. The vacuum is necessary to help the low tension piston rings seat properly.
Sorry, I asked too many questions. Are you saying the oil cap leaking can effect the idle or cooling issues or both?
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Sorry, I asked too many questions. Are you saying the oil cap leaking can effect the idle or cooling issues or both?
It can effect the idle, the coolant issue is more questionable.
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Sorry, I asked too many questions. Are you saying the oil cap leaking can effect the idle or cooling issues or both?
It is probably time to replace the O-ring seal on your oil cap.
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