C6 Dipstick Popping Out Under Hard Acceleration

[basstrix]

Only happens on WOT pulls. Seems to be a fairly common problem...guessing it's due to the rubber seal under the dipstick cap shrinking up? I don't recall this happening back in the day. I'm confident the vent is clear.

What have you done to solve this? I know I can install a locking dip stick. I'm thinking maybe some clever use of a strap and a magnet....want something that isn't kloogy.

 

[sicndhed]

Just as a side note: I had an engine that would push the PCV valve out of the valve cover if I ran it at WOT for more than one gear. Unfortunately it turned out to be a couple of broken rings that were causing the excess crankcase pressure. No other obvious signs of engine trouble just that pressure build up at WOT.

 

[rio1856]

WOW!! Basstrix You must me pulling some "G's" with your sled to make that dipstick pop out of the tranny when you mash on the go pedal!! Gives a new meaning to the term hard acceleration!

 

[basstrix]

WOW!! Basstrix You must me pulling some "G's" with your sled to make that dipstick pop out of the tranny when you mash on the go pedal!! Gives a new meaning to the term hard acceleration!

Ehhh, it's definitely not due to excess g's....haha....I wish that was the reason.

 

[sicndhed]

I didn't catch that it was the trans dipstick. Clogged trans vent?

 

[Ryunker]

I didn't catch that it was the trans dipstick. Clogged trans vent?

This is very much the likely cause, well worth investigating this first

 

[Marks1]

I didn't catch that it was the trans dipstick. Clogged trans vent?

I thought the OP said that he was confident it was not the trans vent

 

[sicndhed]

I actually did take the Evenlyn Wood speed reading course and I do miss details when I'm off the clock.