Jarrid Gross (Yorba Linda, CA) wrote:
> From: Chris S. Mottram
>
> >Have an oil spray on the right underside of my hood. It runs from
> front to
> >back, so I don't think it is being slung by the fan. Could this be a
> leaky
> >side plate? Is it pressurized so that oil would spray out? Any ideas?
>
> No, the side plate oil is at crankcase pressure, which is only slightly
> above ambient.
>
> If you have a non PCV car, suspect that your crankcase vent tube is
> blowing a ton of oil vapour due to blowby.
>
> If you have an PCV car, suspect the PCV hose is disconected.
>
> In either case, verify that the oil filter or base is not leaking
> as It is underpressure.
>
> Jarrid Gross
I've a later SV with PCV that is connected and had a _lot_ of oil exactly as
described here.I replaced both the lifter seal and valve cover seal. This
has reduced the problem but not eradicated
it. I have been looking for any release of oil from the front oil cooler
(which connects to the brake
booster?) but seem unsuccessful. The oil appears to pool behind the valve
lifter plate and get
lifted/blown around the inside. Any suggestions where else to look would be
much appreciated.
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