check as well the carter ventilation valve on the right valve cover works (right means:sitting behind the wheel) . Must be operative otherwise blowby pressure buildup eats oil and mullah and strains engine seals etc. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel Richardson" <TheRichardsonFamily@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 2:16 PM Subject: Re: IML: Oil usage theories > Thanks again for all the ideas, places to look, things to consider. > > Here's the plan - a good cleaning of the block, new oil pan gasket, new > valve cover gaskets, a thorough check for leaks again, use 20W50, and I'll > report back on how things came out. > > Dan Richardson > 300L Family Heirloom > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 1:55 AM > Subject: Re: IML: Oil usage theories > > > > Although I am not an engine expert, with worn valve seals you will have > > blue smoke at acceleration and engine braking (what happens if you > > suddenly release the accelerator at high speed?). > > > > I guess you car is equipped with a PCV system you might check it, maybe > > the valve is stuck. You can clean it with solvent then. > > > > Good luck, > > > > Robert > > > > P.S.: Don't forget: even when our Imperials where new, it was not unusual > > for them to use some oil :) > > > ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- > This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please > reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be > shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the > Administrators should be sent to iml.webmonster@xxxxxxxxx > To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.31/1129 - Release Date: 13-11-07 21:22 > > ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to iml.webmonster@xxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm