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Search Auto Parts Search condensation/rust/water/ice on oil dip stick. Ford 4.9L Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting strider380 New User Dec 15, 2010, 12:29 PM Post #1 of 5 (3865 views) condensation/rust/water/ice on oil dip stick. Ford 4.9L Sign In Hello, I just joined here to maybe get a second opinion on this issue I've been having. I have a 94 Ford Econoline with a 4.9 inline 6. 233,000 miles. There is usually always rust that forms on the dip stick, basically every day. The fill tube has a small amount of white foam/condensation in it that freezes to ice in the winter. There is usually a very small amount of white on the very tip of the dip stick. The pcv valve tube usually has small amounts of white foam. The pcv breather turns black with oil after a week or two. The oil also starts to smell like tarnish. Or fuel. I can leave the fill cap off or dip stick out and watch a little bit of steam come out. The valve cover just started leaking, not sure if its related to any built up pressure. The anti freeze has been fine for years. Havn't lost any and it hasn't changed colors. This indicates to me that there is a pcv malfunction. I have changed pcv valves and cleaned the tubing out pretty well and nothing. I'm thinking this means that my engine is worn and allowing way to much blow by? Is there any way to nurse it along or do I just ride it til it dies. I've had this van for 9 years. It's been everywhere with me. I've done increadible maintenance to it and it hasn't wronged me once. Can't imagine it failing. It's a helluva engine. I thought it was gonna live forever. Any opinions or advice on my situation? Thanks Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Dec 15, 2010, 12:43 PM Post #2 of 5 (3857 views) Re: condensation/rust/water/ice on oil dip stick. Ford 4.9L Sign In Basically what you have is just a tired engine that has excessive blowby which is collecting in the PCV tube and the white foam is just normal condensation. I'm afraid your not going to do anything about that problem short of replacing the engine. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. strider380 New User Dec 15, 2010, 1:20 PM Post #3 of 5 (3853 views) Re: condensation/rust/water/ice on oil dip stick. Ford 4.9L Sign In So just run it til it dies then, huh? Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Dec 15, 2010, 1:22 PM Post #4 of 5 (3851 views) Re: condensation/rust/water/ice on oil dip stick. Ford 4.9L Sign In Pretty much, yeah. You've already got your money's worth out of it and it's on borrowed time now. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. strider380 New User Dec 16, 2010, 1:31 AM Post #5 of 5 (3843 views) Re: condensation/rust/water/ice on oil dip stick. Ford 4.9L Sign In Sounds about right. I wanted a second opinion and you've been great. Watch tho, I bet the thing will run another 3 years like that. Or sounds like its time to put a V8 in. Or just drop the body on a truck chassis. She will live on. haha thanks again for your response.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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