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  1. 05-18-2018, 04:13 PM #1
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    Gurgling from the dipstick tube - has the PCV failed?

    I've seen this asked so many times with loads of different answers. So, to see what is the correct answer I did a test:

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    Quote Originally Posted by clarkitect View Post
    Ha! For a nanosecond I thought you were actually asking for help diagnosing this! Good one!
    Lol, me too. Figured that we are all finito if Timm needed help, should rush to the door and sell our cars before word gets out
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