That's the one I ment, thanks Percy! Robert----- Original Message ----- From: <percy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 10:37 PM Subject: Re: IML: Oil usage theories
check as well the carter ventilation valve on the right valve cover works(right means:sitting behind the wheel) . Must be operative otherwise blowbypressure 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 theoriesThanks 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, newvalve cover gaskets, a thorough check for leaks again, use 20W50, and I'llreport 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 notunusual> 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: 13-11-0721:22----------------- 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
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