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Discussion in '348/355' started by MDshore348, Jun 14, 2005.

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  1. MDshore348

    MDshore348 Formula 3

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    #1 MDshore348, Jun 14, 2005
    how tight do you have to tighten the oil cap on the dry sump? i still have oil residue , after cleaning it and tightening extra hand tight. do i need a new cap, or gasket?
     
  2. Ricambi America

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    #2 Ricambi America, Jun 14, 2005
    Sounds like something isn't right in the blow-by. The top of my oil cap is usually dry (except for the measurement portion of the dipstick). Pressures and temp seem normal? The oil filler on a 348 is multiple pieces:

    Cap
    Gasket
    Washer
    Nut (3)?
    Stick

    A fresh gasket (180585) is $10.

    Don't overtighten things. "Tight is good; tighter is not better", quoted to me from N24RE one fine Saturday afternoon.
     
  3. ferrarioldman

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    #3 ferrarioldman, Jun 14, 2005
    When ever I see this there is usually too much oil in the tank.
     
  4. MDshore348

    MDshore348 Formula 3

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    #4 MDshore348, Jun 14, 2005
    you mean im not supposed to fill it to the top ?


    just kidding:)
     
  5. Ricambi America

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    #5 Ricambi America, Jun 14, 2005
    What does the stick read when *properly* checked (per the OM) ?
     
  6. MDshore348

    MDshore348 Formula 3

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    #6 MDshore348, Jun 14, 2005
    ill check it again when i get it nice and hot ,then run out and open er up..

    correct?
     
  7. Dcup

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    #7 Dcup, Jun 14, 2005
    darron, crank down the oil cap to 140 lbs using a torque wrench.
    lollol lol
     
  8. rivee

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    #8 rivee, Jun 15, 2005
    I thought it was 155 ft/lbs :confused:
     
  9. Ricambi America

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    #9 Ricambi America, Jun 16, 2005
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  10. MDshore348

    MDshore348 Formula 3

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    #10 MDshore348, Jun 16, 2005
    all the parts seem to be in order on the dipstick , rubber gasket looks healtht. i tightened it down more , lets see what happens over the weekend, thanks for the pics...
     

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