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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 11:04 PM
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White Sludge

I had a fresh rebuild done three weeks ago and I have just gone through the break in period. Upon changing the oil I notice white sludge near the filler and the dip stick. Is this normal with a new motor.
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 11:18 PM
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Do you have a breather on the filler neck? Are the emissions still intact?

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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 12:14 AM
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nevermind. Than god, I just did an oil change it must have been water that condensated into my oil cooler when the car was sitting. Just a little bit of clums around the dip stick and filler nothing clumpy in the oil.
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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 12:15 AM
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no emissions and yes I have a breather
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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 01:06 AM
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dont worry , its proabably cold where you are , its common in cold climate to build condensation in the motor ....,, especially under the oil cap and at the top of the dipstick!! its good to be aware though!
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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 06:15 AM
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a few nice looong drives will dry it out. Guys that only take their cars on short trips have this problem.
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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 08:43 AM
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changed my oil last night and had the same thing.
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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 09:13 AM
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Paint the inside of your filler tube, or better yet, get it powder coated.
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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 05:05 PM
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if you often start up your car and shut it off before the engine temp get up to normal, this is common. i dont think its a problem tho.
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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 09:07 PM
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everyone's does this, search the forum I gave an explanation as to why
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