1988 90Q dipstick, hunt & peck idle.

[Huw Powell]

>>>I also remember that the I-5 motors ran fine without a seated
>>>dipstick, or even without a oil filler secured.
>>>So I doubt that's your problem anyway.
>>>
>>
>>From what I understand thats not true, at least on the CIS I-5 motors. 
>>Since the crank and valve cover vent enter the intake after the 
>>metering plate both are potential vaccum leaks. On any CIS I-5 that 
>>hasn't been tampered with removing the oil filler cap *WILL* stall the 
>>engine. If removing the oil filler cap doesnt stall your engine then 
>>you car has been tuned to idle with vaccum leaks present.

This true of some of the CIS turbo systems (don't ask me which ones), 
but not of any of the n/a ones.  They'll run fine with the stick out, 
cap off, etc., apart from maybe splattering oil around a bit.

-- 
Huw Powell

89 90Q
82 Coupe
78 K20
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57 Trojan Loadster

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