Oil flow problem help!!!!!

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Jan 16, 2014 | 06:11 PM

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fwig1988

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Ok I got it fixed it was the screen on the snorkel covered over in sludge and trash. T hanks again for all the help gave me the confidence to do the job

Jan 16, 2014 | 06:54 PM

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carguy07

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Originally Posted by fwig1988

Ok I got it fixed it was the screen on the snorkel covered over in sludge and trash. T hanks again for all the help gave me the confidence to do the job

I think the bigger question is what is loaded up on the top end of the motor? Better get at least one valve cover off and see what it looks like under there.

Jan 16, 2014 | 07:21 PM

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carguy07

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Originally Posted by kalali

I never heard anyone mention valve adjustment and may be I missed it but I don't recall seeing valve adjustment mentioned in the maintenance schedule. Are you saying the valves need to be adjusted periodically? I'm sure mine haven't been touched for 172K miles and the valvetrain is awfully quiet.

I don't think they have to be adjusted unless they are making noise. Seems like most of these cars never need it. Honda's seem to need them every 100k or so, but they have a different set up.

Jan 17, 2014 | 04:24 AM

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kalali

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Originally Posted by carguy07

I don't think they have to be adjusted unless they are making noise. Seems like most of these cars never need it. Honda's seem to need them every 100k or so, but they have a different set up.

Thanks. Learned something.

Jan 17, 2014 | 08:10 AM

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salimshah

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Originally Posted by fwig1988

Ok I got it fixed it was the screen on the snorkel covered over in sludge and trash. T hanks again for all the help gave me the confidence to do the job

Great.

Cure is done, but you need to investigate the reasons. If you find any, please post.

Salim