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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc
I will ask a stupid question , how do I know if I have crankcase pressure ? Does that mean one of the valve covers would be vented with a small filter on it ?
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Originally Posted by oldE
Quick and dirty way would be to remove the oil fill cap while the engine is running and look for vapors escaping. Or place your hand over the opening to detect escaping gasses. Wear something to protect your hand.
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Les
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Les is correct. Also, if you have an oil film around the filler cap or around the valve covers you may have crankcase pressure. A little is normal on a high mile motor and is not a real problem. If you have a lot of crankcase pressure you will be adding oil often.