Peter;
        I know the crankcase ventilation is a closed system on digifant system.
Leaving the case open to the atmosphere will allow unmetered air to be
drawn in to the throttle body.  This will cause idle problems akin to any
vacuum leak.  Even if no such problems occur for you I would seal the
opening to prevent unwanted debris to be drawn in.

Good Luck and Drive Safely
Ken Lewis temporarily hailing from OKC
86 Transporter Crew Cab , 60 356 Coupe
http://NekSiwel.20m.com/

On Mon, 13 Aug 2001 08:33:48 -0700 Peter Johnson <johnson@SAW.NET>
writes:
> Good morning listers,
>
> While checking the coolant level in my 85 Westy GL prior to this
> past weekends camping trip, I noticed that my oil dipstick was
> missing..... what are the potential effects of driving her without
> the dipstick
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