RE: [Chrysler300] 300 G motor oil questions

[john_nowosacki@xxxx]

Sounds like a classic case of blow-by to me.
How old is the engine? Ever been rebuilt?
If it has the California PCV, the hose will be attached to the balance tube
between the rams (which will have a nipple for the hose that non-PCV valve
cars won't have. The valve itself will be in the passenger side rocker
cover near the back.
I suppose any of us with G's could measure the dipstick from our cars and
let you know the particulars, but I don't know off the top of my head.
John 
G vert

-----Original Message-----
From: Myles Wallace [mailto:myles1@xxxx]
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2001 7:26 AM
To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Chrysler300] 300 G motor oil questions


A couple general and specific questions regarding engine oil for my 300 G
project.

I changed the oil recently with 5 quarts of 10W/40 -- any thoughts on the
grade which is recommended? 

The oil tube and stick do not appear to be original (no stopper on the stick
like the transmission stick). What is the factory length of the stick? Any
channels into where one (used, or repo) can be acquired?

Lastly, I have an oil leak and it appears to be coming directly from the
filler cap. With the oil change I cleaned the cap and resoaked it in oil.
What could be causing a decent amount of oil lose through the cap? 
- Could it be air coming through the stick tube described above? 
- What about a bad PCV value (frankly I can't seem to locate one
--- do these 413 max wedge cross rams have one?) 
- Or could it be a vacuum leak (I do have the lines to the
air/heater controls disconnected as I work on the switch in the
console) 

As always, thanks for the input. BTW, planning on giving an update on my
electrical challenges soon -- thanks for all the feedback -- most helpful.

Myles


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