engine shuts off when opening oil fill cap.

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Nov 21, 2010 | 05:20 AM

jo0915

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engine shuts off when opening oil fill cap.

got a strange problem; every time i open the oil cap while the engine is running it shuts off.Anyone got any ideas?

Nov 21, 2010 | 08:36 AM

icice9

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that's not a problem, that's normal

Nov 21, 2010 | 09:33 AM

rogerz

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It is also a good thing because it means you (probably) don't have any vacuum leaks.

Nov 22, 2010 | 02:04 PM

jo0915

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thanks guys.i played with these engines years ago before the efi.new to efi systems .never mess with it too much.guess i'll learn as i go along.

Nov 25, 2010 | 09:57 PM

mrprofile

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I could be wrong but wouldn't it spray out oil?

Nov 26, 2010 | 03:04 AM

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I could be wrong but wouldn't it spray out oil?

Not really, especially if the engine shut off

Nov 28, 2010 | 01:03 PM

SHADY280

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see the large black hose from the valve cover to the intake? that would be your cap induced vacuum leak. un metered air in that sort of volume will cause the engine to die.

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