Solved - Pressure in oil pan - pushes dipstick out Topic is solved

Dan McBoost · Post by **Dan McBoost** » 26 Jan 2016, 11:37

Yes, I did.

I only forgot to plug it back in when I checked the PTC nipple later on. It did not seem to make a difference either way.

When should the PTC nipple close?
When should it open?

I can check the electrical connector if its in question.

Post by **erikv11** » 26 Jan 2016, 11:57

PTC connector is probably irrelevant, can't see that it would matter. Your observations back that up.

Nothing opens or closes on the PTC, it is just a metal plate with a hole in it. Many people incorrectly refer to the PTC as the "PTC valve" and that helps foster confusion. The PTC connector just provides electrical current to heat the metal element inside, to help it shed oily deposits. It would only make a difference if unplugged for a very long time, leading to premature clogging of the PTC.

Dan McBoost · Post by **Dan McBoost** » 28 Jan 2016, 13:31

I was looking up other catch can solutions, then found this topic:
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... 81#p392581

and posted this:
I know I have my A and B hose reversed at the catch can, but since the catch can is open I am unsure how much that can made a difference.

BUT: Hose E is connected at EB1, then to the catch can. There is no check valve from E1 to EB1, what stops boost from pressurizing the catch can? Just the size of the hose??

Post by **abscate** » 28 Jan 2016, 15:03

The catch can (oil trap) is not just open. I think your swapping the hoses are exactly why the boost is popping the dip stick

Dan McBoost · Post by **Dan McBoost** » 01 Feb 2016, 07:10

Would you look at that. Thanks for all of the help guys!! Abscate, you were correct. I took it apart yesterday, swapped those and all is finally well.

Now onto fixing the radio (no audio) and replacing the driver side upper spring seat.

Abscate I owe you a beer next time you are in the Syracuse area. LMK.

Post by **abscate** » 01 Feb 2016, 07:18

NIce - we ar skipping winter in ALB this year, but Ill be headed the West Coast soon....BUF...

Next plane trip Ill try to gedanken my way through how this operates. Im thinking

Hose E cleans the canister out under idle and low boost

Hose B cleans the canister out under boost - the E hose just leaks boost back to the PTC nipple since it is blocked somewhat in the box (if its installed correctly

Post by **scot850** » 01 Feb 2016, 10:59

Glad you got this fixed in the end. Sometimes it is the simplest and what may seem illogical issues that bite you. Lesson learned for you and the rest of us to be careful on swapping the PCV system.

As far as I can see the PTC is only an air warmer to try to reduce the likelihood of the pipe blocking.

Radio issue could be the head unit or your amp depending on what radio you have. If you have an amp, it should be bolted under the passenger side front seat.

I have spare radios and amps, but shipping to the US can be expensive, but at least you have the 70c exchange rate against the CDN$!

Neil.

Dan McBoost · Post by **Dan McBoost** » 01 Feb 2016, 20:08

Thanks. I tried another radio and it still did not work, so I am sure its an amp issue (even tho it worked before I disconnected the battery when I replaced all of the dash bulbs).

I own and work/mod many of my cars, but this one is breaking my balls pretty often, heh. It is ok, I dont give up very easy.

Post by **abscate** » 02 Feb 2016, 05:03

Kudos to Neil for calling this one in post 2, catch you on the Thruway Dan...

Dan McBoost · Post by **Dan McBoost** » 02 Feb 2016, 07:14

truth! Oops

I PMed ya.

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