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In message <199610030226.WAA28169@mail-e2b.gnn.com> i6941TB@gnn.com writes: > >> A recent post by STEADIRIC suggests that if engine runs when dipstick is > >> pulled this may indicate a vacuum leak. > >> I have two cars with the same engine...5 cylinder NF. > >> The 87 5KS will continue running when the oil filler cap is removed. > > My 200 stumbles/runs rough on the dipstick test and dies on the oil filler > cap test. Do you think I have a leak? It runs very strong otherwise. No, that's pretty good. A leak shows as _no_ stumble when the dipstick is pulled. A _really_bad_ leak lets the engine continue running when the oil filler cap is removed. (Voice of experience ...) -- Phil Payne phil@sievers.com Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club
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