New cam, new problem

[majestic]

Recently got the car back after getting a Boport 1.5 cam kit installed. Really like the performance of it, btw. I am now having a problem with the dipstick coming loose and blowing oil out. Not a ton, but any is too much. I've ordered a new PCV to verify that, but what else could/should I do?

[majestic]

I also just noticed that it smokes lightly only from the driver side exhaust.

[Meotchh]

Black smoke?

Be sure to use the proper motorcraft PCV.

Did you check the valve seals while you were replacing the cam?

Check the intake hose & VAM for residual oil. The hose is pretty easy to clean out with Armor all extreme wheel & tire cleaner. Take the hose off & liberally spray it with the cleaner on the inside & outside if needed. Use a bottle cleaning brush, long wheel brush, or similar to lightly scrub the hose after the Armor All has loosened up any residual oil. Rinse it out with a water hose or soak it in a bucket of water & repeat as needed. Simple green can be used instead, but I've had better luck with the Armor All. The VAM should be easy to clean out using clean dry paper towel or rag. I check this every time I change the oil in my car.

[majestic]

Valve stem seals were replaced a few months ago when I had the RR cam installed in place of the wiped stock cam. I didn't have them done again for the Boport cam, didn't think it would be needed. I ordered the correct Motorcraft PCV. It should be here in a week or so. No VAM for me as I'm running a PIMP. Seems odd that I didn't have the issue with the dipstick until getting the bigger cam. I might need to start planning a new engine build as this one as 175k miles on it. I probably would have been wise to have spent the money up front for a lower mileage car. Oh well, what's another few grand here and there? :)

[Mike S]

Since you have the Pimp ecu, you need to install the crank case and valve cover vent system that you can find on stinger's site. Once I installed mine, the dip stick stays in its proper place.

[Meotchh]

Yup, just what Mike said. What else has been altered from stock on the car besides the PIMP, cam, & valve train? You can't start making modifications without first knowing everything you'll need to do along with those mods.

I have 156,xxx miles on mine with only a mild roller cam, rebuilt turbo, & bypass valve. The bottom end should be fine with only 175,xxx miles on it. There are many more out there with >250,xxx on a stock bottom end & even a complete stock motor without issue.

[majestic]

Since you have the Pimp ecu, you need to install the crank case and valve cover vent system that you can find on stinger's site. Once I installed mine, the dip stick stays in its proper place.

Seriously? I've been running it for several months now. I didn't have any problems with the dipstick until I had the Boport cam installed a couple of weeks ago.

[majestic]

I can't seem to locate this kit on Stinger's website.

[Mike S]

I can't seem to locate this kit on Stinger's website.

Here is the how to:

http://stinger-performance.proboards.com/thread/732/fix-pcv-system-engine-blow

[majestic]

Here is the how to:

http://stinger-performance.proboards.com/thread/732/fix-pcv-system-engine-blow

I've seen that. Does anyone make a kit that doesn't look all patched together?

[Mike S]

Not that I am aware of. I used silicon hoses from mcmaster-carr for a better look and mounted the catch can where the charcoal canister used to be.

[ChrisCurtin]

I've seen that. Does anyone make a kit that doesn't look all patched together?

I have no first hand knowledge of this kit, but I saved it as something to consider when I get to adding mine.

https://kevkoracing.com/collections/ford-2300/products/k9085-2-3?variant=1227463000078

[majestic]

I have no first hand knowledge of this kit, but I saved it as something to consider when I get to adding mine.

https://kevkoracing.com/collections/ford-2300/products/k9085-2-3?variant=1227463000078

That does look nice. Stinger seems to indicate that you need a 1 inch line, at minimum.

Oops, or two 1/2 lines. Is the line from the vc breather 1/2 inch?

[ChrisCurtin]

Hmm, the image doesn't match with the selection. Click on the images and there is one with 2 hoses, two inputs, a replacement for the 'can' on the block etc. The only thing I'm not sure about is if you need to drill and tap the valve cover. I've seen several threads where leaving the stock breather on the valvecover, but running the hose to the catch can is enough volume. The benefit of the stock breather being less oil.

[majestic]

Hmm, the image doesn't match with the selection. Click on the images and there is one with 2 hoses, two inputs, a replacement for the 'can' on the block etc. The only thing I'm not sure about is if you need to drill and tap the valve cover. I've seen several threads where leaving the stock breather on the valvecover, but running the hose to the catch can is enough volume. The benefit of the stock breather being less oil.

I saw the correct image, which is why I asked if the line coming out of the vc breather is 1/2 inch. I may go ahead and order it and see how it works. Thanks for the link, btw.

[majestic]

What happens to the turbo inlet connection? Just cap it off?

[majestic]

Welp, order placed.

[Mike S]

If you want something that is known to work, I would follow Stinger's advice on components and sizes. Mine works. I used the 1" crankcase hose and 3/8" for the valve cover. Both vent to the catch can.

[Mike S]

What happens to the turbo inlet connection? Just cap it off?

Yes, just cap it off.

[SchoolBoy]

Another catch can you can look at is the Tracy Lewis dual port Monster can. Theres 2 versions the sealed RX version or the signature can that can be opened and cleaned... The signature one is what I'm considering.

Both cans are sealed systems, and measure 4"x10".

[Art Vandelay]

I've thought about adding a catch can, but I personally would not vent it to atmosphere like how it shows on Stinger's site. I don't understand what any of this would have to do with the ECU, though.

[Meotchh]

I've thought about adding a catch can, but I personally would not vent it to atmosphere like how it shows on Stinger's site. I don't understand what any of this would have to do with the ECU, though.

The stock ECU requires the VAM, the PIMP can allow you to eliminate the VAM. That is where the ECU discussion came in. The catch can came in as a recommendation on Stinger's site when switching over to the PIMP setup.

[Art Vandelay]

I know, I just don't see what eliminating the VAM has to do with it. Stinger's site didn't mention anything about that, unless I missed it. It does say that the PCV system is barely adequate in stock form, which I agree with.

[Laredo]

I also just noticed that it smokes lightly only from the driver side exhaust.

This has no relevance to your issue, all of you exhaust flows down one single pipe from the turbo to the split under the car.

[Laredo]

...I ordered the correct Motorcraft PCV....

Did you get this yet...?

[majestic]

Did you get this yet...?

Yes. Installed it on Thursday, water pump went out yesterday, so no real chance to see if it made any difference.