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Old 30 August 2007, 06:26 PM
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there is oil spraying from my dumpvalve is this normal ??its a hks one on the return pipe from a fmic its not loads but in a week its fairly noticiable cheers
Old 30 August 2007, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by gti00eater
there is oil spraying from my dumpvalve is this normal ??its a hks one on the return pipe from a fmic its not loads but in a week its fairly noticiable cheers
it is something that can happen due to the breathers going in to the inlet system and the oil residue builds up.

best bet is to invest in a catch can and route the breathers to atmosphere via that.
Old 31 August 2007, 08:09 AM
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This is quite normal if you run the engine to and past 9,000 rpm.
Old 31 August 2007, 10:04 AM
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ditto the above.

Also look around the block for suspicious holes maybe with something shiny peeking through
Old 31 August 2007, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jaytc2003
ditto the above.

Also look around the block for suspicious holes maybe with something shiny peeking through
LOL
Old 01 September 2007, 10:06 AM
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only got the car and wasnt looking at the rev counter wen i give it the wellie! and seeing it was still pulling very strong i kepted it in gear then looked at the rev counter was shocked that it went that high but as it was mod'd i thought it was built to rev that high i never new wot a subaru was susposto rev to dont worry i promis ill not do it again lol oh yea no shiny bits visible thanks
Old 01 September 2007, 10:26 AM
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i had some spray coming out of my bov, fitted a oil catch can, and it is nice and dry now
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