properly sealed dipstick

[Johnfm]

Cheers Stu

I think the cam oil breather is OK - but have removed it to clean the gauze cone filter in there.

The breather pipe is a surprisingly loose fit into the head on my car.

I will probably buy a separate canister and plumb the oil breather there and by something to seal off the dipstick to check the source of the leaks.

[vernon.taylor]

Salut Stu

Good tip - you don't remember the diameter of plug you used ?

Merci

Vernon

[oldelanman]

Thin wall heat shrink sleeving is another way to seal the dipstick and stop it rattling........makes it a snug push fit in the tube.

[Galwaylotus]

Good idea! I'll try that.

[oldelanman]

Should have mentioned also.....thoroughly clean the oil from the dipstick first and put a dab or two of superglue on it before you shrink the sleeve.

[Galwaylotus]

The first part goes without saying. I hadn't considered the super glue though. Thanks.

[stugilmour]

Great idea! Always a better mouse trap!