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Old 11-21-2010, 05:20 AM
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engine shuts off when opening oil fill cap.
got a strange problem; every time i open the oil cap while the engine is running it shuts off.Anyone got any ideas?
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Old 11-21-2010, 08:36 AM
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that's not a problem, that's normal
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Old 11-21-2010, 09:33 AM
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It is also a good thing because it means you (probably) don't have any vacuum leaks.
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Old 11-22-2010, 02:04 PM
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thanks guys.i played with these engines years ago before the efi.new to efi systems .never mess with it too much.guess i'll learn as i go along.
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Old 11-25-2010, 09:57 PM
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I could be wrong but wouldn't it spray out oil?
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Old 11-26-2010, 03:04 AM
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I could be wrong but wouldn't it spray out oil?
Not really, especially if the engine shut off
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Old 11-28-2010, 01:03 PM
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see the large black hose from the valve cover to the intake? that would be your cap induced vacuum leak. un metered air in that sort of volume will cause the engine to die.
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