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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 11:24 PM
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Hey. I got water drops under my oil filler cap and codensation in the tube. Anyone have any input on why I keep having this problem, or is it a problem? I've changed the oil and checked my tube hook ups. The car sits a lot, not a daily driver, but I don't think that should matter. Any Ideas, Help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 11:40 PM
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One word.... search :d I know this just came up a little while ago, 'cause I happened to come across it when searching for something else.
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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 11:48 PM
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ya, I remember seeing it too, but it said something about changing the oil and checking the breather tube. Well I did that and I'm still getting condensation. Coolant level hasn't changed either. Don't know what's causing it.
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Old May 1, 2002 | 12:12 AM
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hmmmm..... dunno, those are the only things that I can think of.

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Old May 1, 2002 | 08:26 AM
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i found the top of my purge valve top was not on tight, might check the diaphram while ur there too, also my oil cap had a crack in it, replaced the cap and tightned the purge valve cover (black thing at south end of rats nest) and now i have no more water in tube......
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Old May 1, 2002 | 12:29 PM
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It is a normal result of heating and cooling. Check the breather tube/purge valve. If you do a lot of short trips the problem will be worse. Just do regular oil changes and you will be fine.
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Old May 4, 2002 | 12:03 AM
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Thanks for the tips, I'll try that.
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