List,
Would anyone like to sell me a complete, original PCV Valve unit for a
1275?
Does anyone have any experience with the PCV Valve that VB sells?
My 1275 is suffering from a terrible oil leak and I am hoping that the
correct size PCV will lessen the internal engine pressure. Currently I am
running an after-market pcv between the intake manifold and the can on
the timing chain cover. The valve cover has a vented cap and there is air
flowing out of the vent - not in. Is this normal? It seems to me that this is
an indication that there is too much internal pressure in the engine and I
am also wondering if air is being forced out of the engine's rear seal -
causing (worsening) my oil leak. This is where my leak is. BTW, new
front and rear cork seals have been installed to the oil pan after new front
and rear plastic seals were installed and failed to stop the leak.
Like other List members, my engine is also running too hot - 190 to 205.
Will a correct size pcv valve help this? The installation of a 10 row oil
cooler has had no effect. I will try another thermostat when I get a pcv.
I am thinking about a complete rework of my head as I am confident that
this will solve my overheating problem. However, I am afraid that this will
worsen my oil leak? Is this so?
This whole project is getting me depressed as I seem to be pumping a
whole lot of effort with minimal returns.
Thanks,
Paul
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Paul A. Dolloff, Ph.D.
Lexington, KY
606/744-4812 ext. 389
'66 A/H Sprite MK III: HAN8L-55641
'66 A/H Sprite MK III: HAN8L-59017
'69 A/H Sprite MK IV: Parts car
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