1985 Volkswagen Jetta Oil from Dipstick

Tiny
NAZARENE1
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  • 1985 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 250,000 MILES
My car is diesel, not sure if it is turbo. It forces oil through the dipstick. Is this normal if the dipstick isn't firmly locked down in place or is it a sign that I need to overhaul. The engine smokes a little when running, but not all the time.
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Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 AT 11:13 AM

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Tiny
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Is the oil level at the correct level, if so, I would be thinking the engine breather may be blocked, check these first, if this is ok, you may have to do a leak down test to see if there is combustion pressure by passing the rings and over pressurising the sump.
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Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 AT 2:47 PM

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