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poorsha924 · Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 143 Location: Kansas City Mo

wanting to install late model 924 2.0 dipstick& tube assembly in my 1979 924 can not keep oil frtom leaking with the old style dipstick that goes directly into the oil pan
the $64.00 questoin is will a 944 style 2.5 & a 924 2.0 interchangeable or do I have to go with a late model 924 2.0 dipstick& tube assembly? on the research I have done no one knows for sure anyone been there done that?
thanks
Steve
85MPH speedo's are so wrong
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emoore924 · Joined: 13 Apr 2004 Posts: 2822

I had a tube dipstick in my race motor for a while and it will fit. However, in my case it read high - meaning it read as if the engine was at "full" when it wasn't really

It was actually low by about 1/2 quart.

I replaced all that with the non-tube style and all is happy now.

YMMV

Paul · Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 9:17 am Post subject:

Have you cleaned your crankcase breather screen recently?
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poorsha924 · Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 143 Location: Kansas City Mo

hi guys
thanks for your input Emoore so you are not have oil leaks with the non tube dipstick?
Paul
as far as I know the breather has never been cleaned maybe that could be my problem ? I thought when the breathers clog you will get oil in the air filter housing mine is dry What is the best way to clean the crankcase breather?
Steve
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16" turbo wheels

Paul · Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 11:27 am Post subject:

The hose that puts oil in the air intake near the air clearer is attached to the crankcase breather.
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Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

poorsha924 · Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 143 Location: Kansas City Mo

Hi Paul
The oval shaped housing on the block? So is it removalable to clean If not how would I go about cleaning the breather system Could this be causing the oil leak @ the dipstick?
thanks
Stetve
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16" turbo wheels

Paul · Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 1:08 pm Post subject:

Just pull the hose at the air intake end with the motor running and see if any air is flowing.

When its clogged, pressure builds in the crankcase causing air/oil leaks.
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

poorsha924 · Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 143 Location: Kansas City Mo

Hey paul
Sounds easy enough If no air is flowing what the best way to clean out the breather compressed air or run some solvent thru the hose ? I relize when you do that will have to change the oil with opition #2
thanks
for the info& insight on my concern
Steve

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79 924S snailshell
audi big bore t-body
16" turbo wheels

Paul · Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:14 am Post subject:

Here's some info:

http://www.924board.org/viewtopic.php?t=24349&highlight=breather
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.