It’s possible yes. I wouldn’t be able to say for certain since I haven’t personally diagnosed your car.

Vacuum is normal on the dipstick. That’s how it’s supposed to be. Is it strong vacuum or slight/mild vacuum?

@@AndreiDPop strong. And has a chirping noise that's related. Seems to becoming from dipstick as well, hard to tell with car running.

@@dlmgtar valve cover is defective and front main seal is probably bad. To be sure, remove dipstick at idle and place finger on top of the dipstick hole. That’s how you check if you have strong or mild vacuum.

@@AndreiDPop brand new OEM valve cover replaced with the kit install.

@@dlmgtar did you perform the test as I recommended?

That depends on the application.

Thanks man. I appreciate the kind words and encouragement!

Thank you! I’m so glad I was able to help.

Hey there, we do ship to australia quite often. We have the shipping options listed on the cruzekits.com website, at various costs. If you're near Sidney, it's really quite reasonable, and if you're further out, it's usually about $45.

Try going through this article. cruzekits.com/blogs/technical-articles/p0299-underboost-code-explained

nothing really. The intake manifold pcv chamber is quite large and the plug won't block flow, and the plug has nowhere to go since it can't travel up the pcv pipe.

Hello, and thanks for the message. I can read Romanian but was never taught how to write it. I answered this question in our FAQ page. Have a look and let me know if you need any additional help. cruzekits.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions

It's very clear, thank you !

As an update, i have completed the fitting of the kit on an Astra 1.4 turbo, car running better than before brillant job 👍

Thanks!

If you have a smoke machine, I imagine you could, but most smoke machines done allow you to use enough pressure to test the car at the same pressure the turbo makes.

@@AndreiDPop Where would you suggest the connection be made to see if it works?

Yes.

Most of the time yes. This will resolve that issue.

Yes it’s an AMSOIL single remote bypass. Not really much benefit outside of adding an extra quart of oil capacity but it was a fun project. I took it off last year after using it for 8 years due to the cost of filter changes.

@AndreiDPop really, no benefit? How do you come to that conclusion. Being an Amsoil dealer, I thought you would understand the benefit. I stopped using PI, Engine Flush, Power Foam, did nothing to help. Still use Metal Protector.

@@tssci6774 soot and insoluble contamination isn’t a concern with gasoline engines. That’s why you only ever see bypass filters where soot levels are measurable. I ran a case study with AMSOIL in a focus ST where we did 13 oil analysis reports and 50,000 miles on two EAO filters. Lab said oil was suitable for continued use and there was no soot measured. I did another case study with a Cruze turbo diesel that went 100k miles on AMSOIL AEL and soot wasn’t an issue with that engine either. So if soot isn’t an issue and wear is at acceptable rates, what benefit is the bypass filter offering? On paper yes I could say beta75 at 2 microns is great filtration but at the end of the day is it consequential? In my opinion it isn’t.

I don’t have a video on it but you can just break the tip off the check valve and poke it through on the other end. Shake the flap out. Easy to do with the manifold off the car.

Thanks!

Yes, this will work. But please use the updated instruction video. If your intake manifold looks the same or similar, it will work.

Shoot me a picture of it through the chat on cruzekits.com and I’ll be able to give you a better idea.

It certainly could be. Do you have the cruzekits pcv fix kit installed?

@@AndreiDPop No its all original I just pulled the intake off at the turbo and getting oil for sure

@@toddwells7183 pull the pcv pipe off the intake manifold and have a look inside. Do you see the orange nipple there?

@@AndreiDPop no its not there

@@toddwells7183 yep that will make that situation a lot worse. I think I just got an order in from you. About to go drop it off so it will be on its way today.

Lean condition at idle, decel, or low speed (below 55mph) cruise which turns into a boost leak (running rich) on acceleration and high speed cruise.

Also, this is the old video. I have a new test kit now that’s been updated.

@@AndreiDPopthat’s exactly what I’m dealing with. goes lean when braking. Has new MAF, new valve cover, new purge valve, new hose from intake to turbo. And the check valve is present in the intake. Really stumped right now.

@@puremayhemFTW did you leak test it with my test kit?

@@AndreiDPopI’m going to purchase ur kit tomorrow see if I can use it to nail down my issue. Glad I found your video

Sorry it’s the angled y fitting

@@zacwarren3162 that’s custom made. I have my own nylon injection mold for it and I get it manufactured to my spec. Shoot me a message through the site and I can get a replacement out to you.

@@AndreiDPop ok I will.. anything I can use in the meantime? I need my car for work tomorrow haha

Which kit? The pcv fix kit is available on cruzekits.com if that’s what you’re asking about.

No, it does not apply to the 1.8.

@@AndreiDPop Thanks for the confirmation

The system works well, when it works. The key is keeping up on the issues and making sure you’re using a high quality, low volatility synthetic oil.

Did you use OEM parts on those coolant outlets, thermostats, and water pumps?

@@AndreiDPop I did initially and then switched to cheaper ones because they lasted the same ammount of time. I have finally gotten an aluminum coolant outlet housing I need to put on. Last time it let go I was on the highway omw to work. Just frustrated that fatal flaws like this are allowed and Gm hasn't been required to recall all these cars. I've literally owned $300 beaters that had 1/10th of the issues this car has had. And I've also had to replace the cooling fan, turbocharger, all the feed and drain lines for the Turbo, valve cover, intake before the pcv fix. The map sensors, Maf sensor, coolant temp sensors. The mic doesn't work to make hands free calls. Fuel pump. Like I said if I had this much money dumped into any other car it would be one nice car.

You’ll notice mine doesn’t have a catch can. A properly functioning PCV system with a low volatility oil doesn’t require one on these cars.

Did you use an aftermarket or OEM valve cover?

You can refer to this article for additional information on high crankcase pressure condition. cruzekits.com/blogs/technical-articles/root-causes-of-high-crankcase-pressure

@@AndreiDPop its after market the pcv diafram isnt leaking when i put my finger over it just lots of pressure in the head it is actually hard to pull the dipstick while running

@@ejmilez if it’s too hard to pull the dipstick while running, the valve cover is defective. I can’t even begin to tell you how many reports I’ve received of issues with aftermarket valve covers like this. Get an OEM valve cover on there ASAP. Do not use aftermarket ones. The failure of the diaphragm is not the only defect that those can have. They have blockages and restrictions in casting sometimes that cause all sorts of issues. I’ve had shops call me telling to tell me their customer puked 3 quarts of oil in 4 miles after installing an aftermarket valve cover. The role of the diaphragm is to regulate vacuum. You should only have SLIGHT vacuum on the crankcase. If it’s hard to pull the dipstick, that means the diaphragm isn’t working correctly. I sell the OEM valve covers on the cruzekits site or you can get them from a dealer or rockauto. Either way get one of those installed.

@@AndreiDPop thanks mate I’ll chuck one one and see how it goes

No and it wouldn’t work anyway because you need a constant supply of air in order for this to work. A small tire inflater would not flow enough air at 20+ psi to be able to maintain enough airflow for this to work.

Do you have a recommendation for some compressor that's good enough? Or for what specs to look in a compressor that would be good enough?

@@sp3cnazzz797 anything that has an air tank will work. Something like this. www.harborfreight.com/air-tools-compressors/air-compressors-tanks/air-compressors/6-gallon-08-hp-150-psi-oil-free-pancake-air-compressor-58636.html

@@AndreiDPop Super. Thank you.

Thank you!

There’s an option on the product page for that.

@AndreiDPop does it come with the newer gauge I think it's boost only

@@xnitro6794 yes it does.

@AndreiDPop I do have a scan tool for the evap part not sure how that would work

@@xnitro6794 does your scan tool have the ability to close the evap canister vent valve manually?