Why did my XJ blow the dipstick out the tube 10 feet away from the truck while I was trying to start it? When I looked, smelled like exhaust fumes was coming out of the dipstick tube.
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Why did my XJ blow the dipstick out the tube 10 feet away from the truck while I was trying to start it? When I looked, smelled like exhaust fumes was coming out of the dipstick tube.
The most common reason for that is blow by that cannot escape through the top of the valve cover vents because they are plugged, particularly the one in back
230 hp 4.3L Chevy
Built 4L60E with manual lockout
Atlas 4 speed
Griffin radiator
On board air
Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
30 gal gas tank
lockers
And a bunch of other stuff
I cleaned this and did a compression test and the pressure is very low. How do I replace the rings with removing the engine or do I HAVE to remove it?
It is possible to replace the rings without pulling the engine completely. You will have to remove the head and oil pan. The pistons will come out the top. When you get ready to do it we can give you some further pointers
230 hp 4.3L Chevy
Built 4L60E with manual lockout
Atlas 4 speed
Griffin radiator
On board air
Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
30 gal gas tank
lockers
And a bunch of other stuff
I'm ready...just would like to know the best place to purchase a piston ring kit from
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I am not sure about that. Others on here will know. But I see you have some carbon guild up. How long has it been since your O2 sensor has been changed?
230 hp 4.3L Chevy
Built 4L60E with manual lockout
Atlas 4 speed
Griffin radiator
On board air
Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
30 gal gas tank
lockers
And a bunch of other stuff
I just got the truck mid-Dec 2015
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One thing I would recommend then before you go and start tearing the engine apart is replace the O2 sensor then. No one ever does. They are part of your tune up, plugs etc every 50K. A worn out sensor will cause your engine to run rich and eventually make lots of carbon deposits.
230 hp 4.3L Chevy
Built 4L60E with manual lockout
Atlas 4 speed
Griffin radiator
On board air
Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
30 gal gas tank
lockers
And a bunch of other stuff
Ok. Thanks
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